In Ramsey County, seniors have been targeted by scammers, resulting in significant financial losses. 2 million has been stolen from seniors in the county. The scams involve convincing stories and complicated tactics.

There have been 17 confirmed cases of senior scams in the county since August 1. The amounts stolen vary widely, ranging from a few hundred dollars to hundreds of thousands of dollars. The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office has released some details about the scams, but further information is available from the source.

The sheriff's office believes that multiple individuals or groups may be involved in the scams, rather than a single entity. For more details on the scams and the efforts to combat them, readers can consult the original report.