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A nationwide scam targeting seniors is exploding, with crooks using fake Microsoft pop-ups to trick victims into calling and granting remote access to their devices. Once inside, scammers impersonate the U.S. Treasury or police, demanding payment in gold bars — a bizarre and devastating twist. The NYPD, working with Homeland Security, has been tracking this since May last year, recovering gold and helping victims after losses totaling over $100 million, including one case of $9 million stolen. Authorities warn: if you get a suspicious call or pop-up, hang up immediately — don’t engage. Stay safe.

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