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These under-the-radar risk factors may explain why some older people are more vulnerable to scams

These under-the-radar risk factors may explain why some older people are more vulnerable to scams
MarketWatch Friday 25 September 2026, 20:19 UTC By Morey Stettner 1 min read
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Criminals use sophisticated techniques to form deep emotional attachments to their victims

Criminals use sophisticated techniques to form deep emotional attachments to their victims
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