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Scammers use frantic phone call to drain Oakland woman's life savings

Thursday, September 3, 2026 4:11AM

Scammers use frantic phone call to drain Oakland woman's life savings

A frantic phone call from someone posing as security for Charles Schwab has lead an Oakland woman to lose her life savings.

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