Man accused of scamming Columbia County woman out of $68K in gold bars

GCSO warns public, particularly elderly people, about potential scams

GRAVES COUNTY - The Graves County Sheriff's Office is warning people in the Graves County area of scams that have so far impacted two elderly female victims.

Elderly residents targeted in surge of scams, $320,000 lost - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

GRAVES COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI) — Authorities are warning of a surge in scams targeting elderly residents, with two recent cases resulting in the loss of approximately $320,000. The victims, both widows, were tricked into wiring funds to scammers, who used varying methods to deceive them. Law enforcement and family members intervened in both cases, but one victim refused to believe she was being scammed despite warnings. Area banks have warned custom…

Man accused of scamming Columbia County woman out of $68K in gold bars

COLUMBIA COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Long Island man is accused of scamming an elderly Columbia County woman out of tens of thousands of dollars. Mykhaylo Mykhaylov, 39, of Copiague, faces multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Charges Third-degree attempted grand larceny Third-degree attempted criminal possession of stolen property First-degree criminal impersonation Fifth-d…

Two elderly women in Uppsala have been victims of text message fraud.