'Just hang up': Pensioner's devices hacked, identity stolen during cunning Spark scam
The scammer spoke to the pensioner by phone for three hours while controlling his devices.
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Nelson hostage situation: Two people leave house, one taken to hospital as cordons continue
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The judge told Harrison Oliver he should be “thoroughly ashamed” of his behaviour.
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