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Dominican Elder Fraud Scheme Exposed | Providence News
Four Dominican nationals have pleaded guilty to a chilling elder fraud scheme that bilked hundreds of seniors across the U.S. for over $5 million, using fake grandchild emergencies and lawyer scams to pressure victims into sending cash—often via mail, rideshare drivers, or bank withdrawals. The operation, run from the Dominican Republic, targeted victims as old as 84, with over 400 victims identified, including 50 in Massachusetts. Led by Oscar Manuel Castanos Garcia, the ring used sophisticated call centers and laundered money back home, even using a Rhode Island aunt’s address as a drop-off…
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