Researchers at Aalborg Universitet have uncovered highly organized criminal networks systematically exploiting elderly citizens through bank fraud schemes. The typical victims are 81-year-old women, targeted via phone calls from impersonators posing as bank staff, who then collect cash and cards from their homes.
The study reveals a hierarchical structure involving data suppliers, masterminds, callers, and couriers, with networks earning an average of 60,330 kroner per day. The research highlights the need for preventive measures, including adjusted withdrawal limits and targeted awareness campaigns, while cautioning against victim blaming.
Source: Aalborg Universitet
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