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Ringleader of $30M grandparent scam network preying on unsuspecting seniors finally arrested

July 5, 2025
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Ringleader of $30M grandparent scam network preying on unsuspecting seniors finally arrested
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The ringleader of a $30 million scam network that preyed on seniors across a staggering 46 states has finally been arrested and now faces decades in prison for the alleged fraud.

Gareth West of Canada was taken in custody Friday for the scamming ring, in which callers phoned the older Americans, pretending they were their grandchildren who had been arrested or hurt and were desperate for cash, according to the Economic Times.

The worried elders were pressured to act fast and not tell other family members about the dire situation.

Gareth West of Canada
Gareth West of Canada was the mastermind behind a scamming ring that preyed on senior citizens.

The scammers would then connect the victims to phony lawyers or bail agents and facilitate getting the money, even using ride-share services or couriers, the outlet reported.

West, who was taken into custody by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police at the request of US officials, hired dozens of people to help him with the intricate scam, with operated from call centers in the Montreal area and spoofed American phone numbers.

Under the guise of being a successful Montreal real estate developer, West allegedly used the money he racked up from the scams for his high-end lifestyle that included luxury cars, properties and travel.

In all, 23 people who were part of the scam had been arrested in the months before the RCMP, working with US Homeland Security Investigations, the IRS and provincial police, were able to nab West, authorities said.

He faces charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering and can face up to 40 years in federal prison.

The post Ringleader of $30M grandparent scam network preying on unsuspecting seniors finally arrested appeared first on New York Post.

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