Greece Reclassifies Phone Scams Targeting Elderly as Felonies

Greece to Classify Elder Phone Scams as Felonies Amid Nationwide 'Epidemic'

Seeking to curb an "epidemic" of phone scams, Greece is set to reclassify the defrauding of elderly citizens as a felony offense, Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis announced. Speaking on MEGA NEWS RADIO 104.6 with hosts Iordanis Chasapopoulos and Anthi Voulgari, Mr. Chrysochoidis outlined an aggressive legislative and operational crackdown on fraud rings targeting vulnerable populations.  He said that deceptive calls and digital schemes are now occurring daily by the dozens a...

By ANTHEE CARASSAVA