A Scots pensioner and a business owner lost a combined £410,000 after being conned in an elaborate telephone banking scam. Both victims were contacted by people claiming to work for their bank.
The 85-year-old man, from Aberdeen, lost £200,000 after fraudsters convinced him there had been fraudulent activity on his account and it was being investigated.
The pensioner was initially asked to transfer £20,000 to an account provided by the scammer. He agreed and was encouraged to set up internet banking.
