A 19-year-old in Nantes is accused of scamming elderly victims by pretending to be a courier and stealing over 2,250 euros.
Young woman accused of fraud
A 19-year-old woman from Nantes is under suspicion for deceiving two elderly people by pretending to be a delivery person responsible for collecting their payment details. Details of the fraud
She allegedly gained access to the bank card of a 74-year-old woman, along with her PIN codes, phone, and jewelry, before using the card to make transfers and buy gift cards worth 2,250 euros in Angers. Gift cards purchased
The fraudulent activity included the purchase of 2,250 euros in gift cards, which are often used for online purchases or in stores that accept them as payment. Location of the purchases
The gift cards were bought in Angers, a city in western France known for its historical architecture and cultural sites.
