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Couple Impersonates Insurance Agents to Scam Hundreds of Thousands from Arab Community
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First reported by Walla · 3 hours ago
What happened
A couple in central Israel impersonated insurance agents to scam hundreds of thousands of shekels from mostly Arab victims by obtaining cash withdrawal codes and quickly withdrawing money from banks. They were arrested following a police investigation into dozens of fraud cases since September 2025.
- 01A couple in their twenties scammed hundreds of thousands of shekels from mainly Arab victims.
- 02They posed as insurance agents promising refunds and convinced victims to share withdrawal codes.
- 03The suspects used electric scooters to quickly withdraw cash from multiple bank branches.
- 04Police investigation began after about 50 fraud reports since September 2025.
- 05The couple was arrested and police will seek to extend their detention.
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