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Fremont man charged in $20K computer scam targeting elderly man
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· September 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The scam targeted an elderly man and resulted in a loss of $20,000. The victim received a fake pop-up message claiming to be from Microsoft, which falsely stated that a $25,000 charge had been made on his account.
A man from Fremont has been charged in connection with a computer scam. The scam targeted an elderly man and resulted in a loss of $20,000.
The victim received a fake pop-up message claiming to be from Microsoft, which falsely stated that a $25,000 charge had been made on his account. He then followed the directions given in the message.
Further details about the scam and the charges are available from the source. The case involves a significant financial loss and a sophisticated scam tactic.
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Published: September 2, 2026 ·
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