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Georgia dock collapse: witness says gangway buckled from too much weight'

Witnesses highlight that walkers and wheelchairs contributed to the tragic dock collapse in Georgia, leading to seven fatalities.
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'Your son will die': How blessing scammers prowl streets

Chinese communities are facing increasingly sophisticated scams targeting older women through emotional manipulation and cultural beliefs.

NYC attacker in 'X-Men' shirt randomly bashes elderly woman in East Village

Random attacks on civilians in New York City are increasing, raising safety concerns among residents.

Rolex Robber Targeting UES Seniors: Police

An elderly woman was robbed of her $20,000 watch, part of a worrying crime wave affecting the Upper East Side.

'Your son will die': How blessing scammers prowl streets

Chinese communities are facing increasingly sophisticated scams targeting older women through emotional manipulation and cultural beliefs.

NYC attacker in 'X-Men' shirt randomly bashes elderly woman in East Village

Random attacks on civilians in New York City are increasing, raising safety concerns among residents.

Rolex Robber Targeting UES Seniors: Police

An elderly woman was robbed of her $20,000 watch, part of a worrying crime wave affecting the Upper East Side.
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Maniac accused of randomly shoving woman, 82, onto NYC subway tracks is busted, charged with attempted murder: cops

Attempted murder charges for a man accused of pushing an elderly woman onto subway tracks highlights rising concerns about public safety.
Public safety and random violence in public transport systems are increasing concerns, highlighted by recent attacks against vulnerable individuals.

Woman, 69, punched in apparently random attack on Upper East Side

Random unprovoked attacks against elderly individuals in broad daylight are on the rise in New York City.

Low-life bandit targeted NYC senior citizens, lifting hearing aids, MacBooks and credit cards in string of thefts: cops

Elijah Gay, of Brooklyn, was arrested for a series of thefts targeting senior citizens in New York City.
He stole items such as MacBooks, credit cards, and even expensive hearing aids.
The victims were not physically harmed during the robberies.

Maniac accused of randomly shoving woman, 82, onto NYC subway tracks is busted, charged with attempted murder: cops

Attempted murder charges for a man accused of pushing an elderly woman onto subway tracks highlights rising concerns about public safety.
Public safety and random violence in public transport systems are increasing concerns, highlighted by recent attacks against vulnerable individuals.

Woman, 69, punched in apparently random attack on Upper East Side

Random unprovoked attacks against elderly individuals in broad daylight are on the rise in New York City.

Low-life bandit targeted NYC senior citizens, lifting hearing aids, MacBooks and credit cards in string of thefts: cops

Elijah Gay, of Brooklyn, was arrested for a series of thefts targeting senior citizens in New York City.
He stole items such as MacBooks, credit cards, and even expensive hearing aids.
The victims were not physically harmed during the robberies.
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Authorities identify married couple killed in Foxborough car crash

Two elderly individuals, Joseph and Carol Borrelli, were killed in a car crash in Foxborough, with an ongoing investigation into the incident.

Authorities warn about surge in Bitcoin ATM scams

Bitcoin ATM scams are a rising threat, particularly affecting the elderly, with reported losses of $66 million in 2023 alone.
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Toronto police searching for 2 men after elderly man defrauded of roughly $10K in ATM investigation | CBC News

Toronto police seek public help to identify two men involved in a fraud case targeting an elderly victim, resulting in over $10,000 loss.

Police searching for suspect in alleged gunpoint robbery of elderly women in Roxbury

Boston police seek public help in identifying a man who robbed two elderly women at gunpoint in Roxbury.

Toronto police searching for 2 men after elderly man defrauded of roughly $10K in ATM investigation | CBC News

Toronto police seek public help to identify two men involved in a fraud case targeting an elderly victim, resulting in over $10,000 loss.

Police searching for suspect in alleged gunpoint robbery of elderly women in Roxbury

Boston police seek public help in identifying a man who robbed two elderly women at gunpoint in Roxbury.
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Bitcoin ATM scams have cost Americans over $10 million per month this year

Bitcoin ATM scams have surged, with fraud losses reaching $65 million in the first half of 2023, largely affecting older individuals.

BPD seeks public's help in identifying alleged serial robber

Boston Police seek public help to identify suspect in robberies targeting elderly victims.

Serial burglar who preyed on elderly finally caught and jailed thanks to fingerprints on box of alcohol

Serial burglar targeted elderly victims, leaving fingerprints on discarded alcohol box, leading to 12-year jail sentence.

Retailers can't keep scammers away from their favorite payment form: gift cards

Gift card scams are prevalent and target vulnerable populations.

Watch the horrible moment elderly man is pickpocketed on south east London bus

Distraction theft is a personal crime impacting victims, often unreported with over 60% victims being elderly. Met Police's Bank Safe initiative reduces such organized crime by 75%.

Women confined to wheelchair and elderly husband killed in massive NYC blaze: officials

Elderly couple dies in Upper Manhattan fire
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