Two men used a "honeypot" to ensnare vulnerable victims and steal their life savings.
Paul Miles, 52, of Enid Street, Toxteth, and Ross Smith, 38, of Moscow Drive, Old Swan, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday after taking over £54,000 from the victims. Peter Killen, prosecuting, said the, a man in his 50s, lived with his 96-year-old mum. The ECHO has chosen not to identify the vulnerable victims.
The mother and son had been saving money for many years, and kept their money in the man's bedroom. Mr Killen said: “[The male victim] was introduced to the defendant, Paul Miles, by a female he only knew as Nikki, who was interviewed by police and no further action was taken.
