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Taxi Driver Suspected of Scamming Elderly Man Out of Thousands and Abandoning Him on Street
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First reported by Ynet · Jul 21, 2026
What happened
Taxi driver Eyal Siman Tov allegedly scammed an elderly man out of thousands of shekels and abandoned him on the street, as revealed by Channel 13.
- 01Taxi driver Eyal Siman Tov is suspected of scamming an elderly passenger out of thousands of shekels.
- 02He allegedly abandoned the elderly man helplessly in the middle of the street.
- 03The incident was documented and exposed by Channel 13 news.
- 04The case highlights risks faced by elderly individuals from service providers.
- 05Authorities are investigating to prevent similar scams and hold the driver accountable.
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Full coverage · 7 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Channel 13Center · HebrewJul 21, 2026
Taxi Driver Suspected of Scamming Elderly Man Out of Thousands and Abandoning Him on Street
N12Center · HebrewJul 21, 2026
Taxi Driver Arrested for Allegedly Defrauding Dementia Patient of Tens of Thousands of Shekels
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 21, 2026
Taxi Driver Arrested for Allegedly Defrauding Dementia Patient of Tens of Thousands of Shekels
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 21, 2026
Tel Aviv Police Arrest Taxi Driver for Alleged Fraud Against Elderly Passenger
WallaCenter · HebrewJul 21, 2026
Taxi Driver Arrested for Defrauding Dementia Patient of 10,000 Shekels After Ichilov Hospital Ride
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