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Man, 75, loses Christmas savings worth £1,550 after he is targeted by WhatsApp scammers

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A granddad saw all his Christmas savings stolen after falling victim to vicious WhatsApp scammers. The 75-year-old had saved up £1,550 to spend on Christmas presents before having his money taken away by a 'friend in need' scam.

The scammers impersonated the gentleman's granddaughter - even spelling her unusual name correctly to keep up the nasty trick, reports The Mirror.

The man tried to call his granddaughter directly, but the call went straight to voicemail. Following some reassuring messages from the 'granddaughter' asking for help to pay for a private medical procedure, the money was transferred to the criminal's account.

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