Ramsey County seniors lose $1.2M in fraud since Aug. 1
Ramsey County seniors have lost more than $1.2 million to fraud since Aug. 1, the sheriff's office warned, and officials are urging anyone who suspects they were targeted to report it immediately.[1]
Seventeen confirmed senior victims have been identified, with ages ranging from 61 to 78 and individual losses that span about $700 to roughly $800,000.[1] One 73-year-old victim lost about $800,000, authorities said.[1]
Since Aug. 1, the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office has been tracking complaints that officials say produced those 17 confirmed cases and the $1.2 million total.[1]
The sheriff's office and local credit unions are hosting a fraud-prevention event for seniors to help them spot scams and protect accounts, and deputies emphasized reporting suspected fraud without delay.[1]
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- Since August 1, more than $1.2 million has been stolen from 17 confirmed senior fraud victims in Ramsey County.
- Victims are between 61 and 78 years old, with losses ranging from $700 to $800,000; one 73‑year‑old alone lost about $800,000.
- The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office and local credit unions are hosting an event for seniors focused on spotting and preventing fraud, and officials are urging immediate reporting of any suspected scam.
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