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Scammer Gets 35 Years for Targeting Elderly

Convicted Scammer Sentenced to 35 Years for Targeting Vulnerable Seniors Amit Bhanwala-Singh, a notorious scammer, was recently sentenced to 35 years in prison in Reno, Nevada, for exploiting a 64-year-old woman and attempting to steal her money through deceit. The scam involved a fake Amazon text message and posing as federal agents, causing the victim to lose nearly $500,000. The case highlights the devastating impact of such schemes on seniors and the need for stricter protections. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9776a048a1b869e2

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