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Don't fall for 'drop money' scam
Wed, Dec 30, 2009
The Straits Times

MONEY that drops out of a fellow passer-by's pocket should just be returned - promptly.

A 78-year-old man found this out the hard way when he became the latest victim of the 'drop money' scam.

Since July, more than 12 people, mostly senior citizens, have fallen prey to the stunt, usually pulled off by two con men working in tandem in the vicinity of banks.


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