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Arrested in Albacete a Man for the 'Son in Distress' Scam

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The National Police has arrested in Albacete a man, holder of two bank accounts that received part of the money conned to a neighbor of Valladolid by means of the “son in distress” method. The victim transferred 3,890 euros after receiving a WhatsApp message from someone who pretended to be his daughter. Of that amount, 1,945 euros reached the accounts of the arrested person.
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The National Police has arrested in Albacete a man, holder of two bank accounts that received part of the money conned to a neighbor of Valladolid by means of the “son in distress” method. The victim transferred 3,890 euros after receiving a WhatsApp message from someone who pretended to be his daughter. Of that amount, 1,945 euros reached the accounts of the arrested person.

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clm24.es broke the news on Friday, October 16, 2026.
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