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FBI–India Crackdown Exposes $48 Million Scam Network - Montgomery Village Today


A joint investigation between the FBI, Montgomery County Police, and the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office has exposed a $48 million scam network originating from Indian call centers. The scammers used social engineering tactics like posing as government agencies or tech companies to trick victims, often the elderly, into sending money. Authorities were able to shut down three call center locations in India and arrest six individuals accused of running the criminal operation.

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