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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 day ago

The men were held captive while their phones were used to transfer large sums of money from their bank accounts, police added.

Scumbags. Targeting a vulnerable population who may not be out publicly, so greater chance of not being reported. Absolute shitheads.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago

This is not the first time hearing about something like this!

Stay safe out there folks!