FBI alleges two men living in Toledo scammed elderly victims out of hundreds of thousands of dollars
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FBI alleges two men living in Toledo scammed elderly victims out of hundreds of thousands of dollars

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January 30, 2026, 2:14 AM EST
Updated: January 31, 2026, 5:52 AM EST
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TOLEDO, Ohio (wtol.com) — The FBI warns of scammers targeting elderly victims by pretending to be tech workers or government officials to swindle gold bars, cash, or bitcoin.

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