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Online fraud is a 'silent crime wave'

There's a "silent crime wave sweeping across the UK" - the fraudsters cheating people out of money on the phone or online.

MPs said scams were causing financial and psychological damage to the victims, many of whom are over the age of 65.

Kristiina Cooper reports.

You can hear more from Today in Parliament at 11.30pm on Radio 4.

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