"According to detectives, a 64-year-old man received a message on his iPad stating that it had been compromised. That prompted him to call a phone number, and then he was told he needed to withdraw his funds from the bank to safeguard his savings, police said. He withdrew over $121,000 USC and handed it over to numerous unknown male subjects, according to police."
"Enyi Chen, 44, was located by police and charged with third-degree attempted grand larceny and resisting arrest, police said. He was released on an appearance ticket, but further investigation revealed that he is in the United States illegally and is subject to removal proceedings, police said. The NCPD is urging community members to be on alert for potential scams and frauds."
A 64-year-old man received a message on his iPad stating it had been compromised and called the provided phone number. He was instructed to withdraw his funds to safeguard his savings and withdrew over $121,000, which he handed to numerous unknown male subjects. After realizing he was being scammed, the victim contacted police. Enyi Chen, 44, was located and charged with third-degree attempted grand larceny and resisting arrest. He was released on an appearance ticket; further investigation revealed he is in the United States illegally and subject to removal proceedings. The Nassau County Police urge community vigilance and provide a fraud hotline.
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