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Elderly Man Scammed Out of $250K by Fraudsters

2/19/2026

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Story summary
  • Oral Durloo and Brandon Nairne scammed a 92-year-old Long Island man out of $250,000 by falsely claiming he won an $18 million Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes.
  • The victim withdrew money for taxes and fees and handed over a cashier's check after December 2025.
  • The two suspects were arrested on February 18, 2026, and face grand larceny charges.
  • Durloo has a Connecticut extraditable warrant.
  • Authorities praised collaboration among law enforcement agencies for the arrests.