LAPD urges the public to remain vigilant about a current scam to take your hard-earned money.
The suspect will make contact via phone or internet pop-up in which they arrange a phone conversation. The caller identification could even look legitimate with a bank’s business name. The suspect asks the victim to withdraw money from the bank and hand deliver it to an individual in a vehicle. A possible ruse used is that they are investigating bank employees for fraud or theft and they are working with law enforcement to catch the culprit.
Banks will never ask you to withdraw money in an investigation.
Law enforcement will never ask you to withdraw money in an investigation.
If you suspect fraud call your bank or law enforcement immediately.
Often, scammers target seniors who are trusting and law abiding. Some residents may not be on social media to learn about recent fraud trends, so please share this information with your loved ones so they can protect themselves from unscrupulous criminals who would take advantage.
If you feel you are being scammed, please call us at 863.834.6966 or email [email protected]
