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Retiree Falls Victim to Elaborate Phone Scam

2/28/2026

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Story summary
  • A 76-year-old retiree in Washington County, Rhode Island, received a call from a man claiming to be an officer from the Department of Criminal Investigations.
  • The caller, identified as 'Frank,' showed a badge and photo ID to gain her trust.
  • He alleged an investigation into drug trafficking and money laundering.
  • She complied out of fear of arrest.
  • She later became paranoid that someone was following her to garden club meetings.