The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has successfully shut down a multi-million-dollar call center operation in India that targeted elderly Americans through deceptive tech support scams. This operation exploited the vulnerabilities of older adults by creating panic via fake alerts claiming their computers were infected with viruses or illegal content. Victims were pressured into paying hundreds or thousands of dollars for non-existent repairs, often draining their retirement savings or taking out loans under false pretenses. Two senior executives from a U.S. company that facilitated these scams have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, admitting they ignored clear signs of the fraudulent activities to maximize profits. The financial impact of these scams is significant, with tech support fraud accounting for over $1 billion in annual losses globally, primarily affecting older individuals. The Department of Justice has begun asset forfeiture proceedings to recover millions from the seized accounts of the executives, aiming to return funds to the victims. The executives face potential sentences of up to 20 years in federal prison.