{
  "id": 16852474,
  "title": "YouTube scam hunters help identify suspects in alleged $65m US elderly scam",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/youtube-scam-hunters-help-identify-suspects-in-alleged-65m-us-elderly",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-28T04:35:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/an-alleged-65-million-scam-targeting-elderly-americans-used-india-based-call-centres-and-fake-rental-addresses-to-collect-cash-us-prosecutors-say-youtube-scam-hunters-helped-identify-suspects-as-guilty-pleas-emerged/articleshow/135251749.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "An elaborate fraud scheme has bilked elderly Americans out of approximately $65 million. The operation, which was traced back to India-based call centers and fake personas, preyed on victims to send money through wire transfers and gift cards. YouTube creators played a crucial role in this investigation by unmasking the scammers and documenting their exploits. Consequently, multiple arrests have…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}