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Scammers Target Fairhope Couple with Gold Scheme | Birmingham News
A slick online scam targeted a Fairhope couple, tricking the wife into sending money to buy gold bars under false pretenses—claiming her computer was hacked. The scammers, Saurav Sharma from Nepal and Pradeep Patel from India, both with expired visas, are now in federal custody in Georgia, facing charges for conspiracy to commit mail fraud. Patel is also linked to similar scams across multiple states. Both are set to go to trial in August, presumed innocent until proven guilty. This case serves as a stark warning: stay vigilant with unsolicited online alerts and protect your personal…
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