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Couple Fooled Elderly Into $470K Scam | Omaha News
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A husband and wife were arrested in a brazen scam operation targeting seniors, posing as a CIA agent and courier to steal over $470,000 from a fake victim. Authorities uncovered their elaborate scheme through a decoy social media profile, leading to a sting that caught them in the act. Inside their car, deputies found a loaded gun, marijuana, and cash from both the U.S. and Jamaica. The couple now faces multiple charges, including weapons offenses, as investigators believe they’re part of a larger, nationwide criminal network. Sheriff Aaron Hanson warns the public to stay vigilant—scams like this can drain life savings—and urges anyone suspicious to call the Douglas County scam line. If it sounds too good to be true, it almost certainly is.
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