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85-year-old victim of card‑swap fraud at Patuli ATM, sixth senior cheated in south Kolkata

An 85-year-old man from Patuli fell victim to a card‑swap scam at a local ATM, becoming the sixth senior citizen targeted in a recent wave of such frauds in south Kolkata. The incident underscores the growing risk of ATM scams against elderly residents.

85-year-old victim of card‑swap fraud at Patuli ATM, sixth senior cheated in south Kolkata
85-year-old victim of card‑swap fraud at Patuli ATM, sixth senior cheated in south KolkataPhoto via Times of India — Kolkata

An 85-year-old resident of Patuli was duped by a card‑swap operation at a nearby ATM, losing his bank card and cash. The incident marks the sixth case involving a senior citizen in a series of similar scams reported across south Kolkata.

Authorities have noted a pattern of card‑swap frauds targeting elderly users in the area, prompting calls for heightened vigilance and better security measures at ATMs.

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