In a distressing incident in the Bronx, a 78-year-old woman lost $24,000 to a phone scam. She received a call from someone claiming to be a bank representative, who falsely informed her that her bank account had been compromised, leading her to transfer $11,000. Later that same day, two individuals visited her home, collecting an additional $13,000 in cash. The suspects fled on foot, and descriptions of the criminals are limited. The NYPD encourages anyone with leads to assist in the ongoing investigation.
A 78-year-old woman was scammed out of $24,000 after falling victim to a phone fraud scheme and in-person collection. Police are investigating.
The woman received a fraudulent call claiming to be a bank representative, instructing her to transfer funds due to a compromised account.
After transferring $11,000 over the phone, two unidentified individuals visited her home to collect an additional $13,000 in cash.
The NYPD is urging the public for information as they continue to search for the suspects who have not yet been apprehended.
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