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kfvs12.com
· 2025-12-08
This educational article outlines red flags for identifying phishing scams and cyber attacks, using a real example of an AI-generated voicemail threatening tax delinquency and potential asset seizure. Key warning signs include threats, artificial urgency, robotic voices, unsolicited contact from purported government or mediation services, and requests for immediate payment or callback. The Better Business Bureau advises people to verify contact through official channels and recognize that legitimate agencies typically contact via mail first, not unsolicited phone calls.
kktv.com
· 2025-12-08
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) warned the public of a phone scam in which impersonators pose as CBI Cyber Crimes Special Agents and claim to have detected cybercrime activity. The scammers request personal information, financial account details, and remote computer access from victims, often providing fake callback numbers and demonstrating knowledge of real information to appear credible. The CBI emphasized that it never requests payment over the phone and urged the public to report suspicious calls.
makeuseof.com
· 2025-12-08
In 2024, scammers stole $16.6 billion using increasingly sophisticated tactics including AI-generated deepfakes, romance schemes, and cryptocurrency fraud. AI-powered voice clones enable criminals to impersonate trusted individuals and request urgent wire transfers, while romance scammers target vulnerable people on dating platforms, building emotional connections before requesting money for fabricated emergencies or investments. Cryptocurrency and investment scams remain particularly damaging, using social media ads and fake investment advisors to promise unrealistic returns and create urgency around missing opportunities.
thestar.com.my
· 2025-12-08
A 55-year-old Malaysian man was victimized by two consecutive scams totaling approximately RM451,500 (RM390,000 in an initial IPO investment scheme, then RM61,500 in a recovery scam). After losing his savings to fraudsters posing as Hong Kong IPO investment advisors found on social media, the victim sought help from a fake lawyer who claimed to work with authorities and directed him to an online gambling site, where a second scammer impersonating the Hong Kong Anti Deception Coordination Centre convinced him to send additional money under false promises of recovery. This case illustrates the vulnerability of fraud victims to follow-up "
trendmicro.com
· 2025-12-08
Task scams are fraudulent employment schemes advertised through social media and text messages that promise easy remote work (like liking videos or writing reviews) with attractive compensation and benefits. Scammers use social engineering and psychological manipulation—including fake professional websites and initial small payouts—to build trust before escalating financial demands, ultimately trapping victims in a cycle of deposits to access their claimed earnings. The Federal Trade Commission reported increased task and employment scam complaints in 2024, with victims targeting a range of demographics but most commonly those seeking easy online income from home.
wtoc.com
· 2025-12-08
An Effingham County resident lost over $15,000 in a jury duty scam on August 18, 2025, after receiving calls spoofed to appear from the Effingham County Sheriff's Office claiming they had a warrant for failure to appear for jury duty. The scammers coerced the victim into paying $15,800 via CashApp under threat of jail time before the fraud was discovered. The Sheriff's Office warns that law enforcement will never call to demand payment or inform citizens of warrants by phone, and urges residents to hang up and contact authorities directly if they receive similar calls.
newamerica.org
· 2025-12-08
Chicago residents identified online fraud as a major concern, with 90 percent of survey respondents rating protection from it as "important" or "very important." The Federal Trade Commission received 2.6 million fraud reports in 2024 resulting in $12.5 billion in losses, with Illinois accounting for over 186,000 fraud reports, and the article provides expert guidance on identifying, avoiding, and responding to various types of fraud including account fraud, non-delivery scams, and impersonation schemes.
azag.gov
· 2025-12-08
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and the Better Business Bureau issued a public awareness campaign alerting residents to cryptocurrency scams, where criminals use Bitcoin and other digital currencies to defraud victims through investment schemes, romance scams, impersonation fraud, and ransomware demands because crypto lacks protections and is difficult to trace. The campaign recommends verifying caller information independently, being skeptical of unsolicited financial requests, recognizing that legitimate businesses never demand cryptocurrency payment upfront, and consulting trusted individuals before making digital currency transactions.
morningjournalnews.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers are increasingly targeting older residents across the country with sophisticated fraud schemes, including requests for payment via Bitcoin, gift cards, or other virtual currencies, often using urgent or threatening language about fines, arrests, or endangered loved ones. Ohio reported 16,741 financial exploitation referrals of older residents between July 2024 and June 2025. The key protective measures include verifying contact through official channels, researching businesses before sending money, avoiding unsolicited requests for personal information, and trusting instincts when offers seem too good to be true.
wired.com
· 2025-12-08
Organized crime gangs operating scam compounds in Southeast Asia (Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos) have been linked to billions of dollars in fraud over the past decade, and new research reveals these compounds are also connected to child sextortion operations. International Justice Mission researchers found that at least 493 child exploitation reports to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and approximately 18,000 additional reports containing IP addresses from known scam compound locations, are linked to these operations where an estimated 200,000 trafficking victims are forced to run scams 24 hours daily. The findings represent the first clear evidence connecting forced scamming operations to global child sextortion cases, which have
roughdraftatlanta.com
· 2025-12-08
Fulton County Department of Senior Services launched Avoid Cyber Threats (A.C.T.), a free online training program in August targeting residents aged 55 and older to help them recognize and avoid cyber scams including phishing, voice cloning, and impersonation schemes. The initiative responds to a 60 percent rise in scams targeting seniors over five years, with Americans aged 60+ losing nearly $4.9 billion to fraud in 2024 and Georgia ranking seventh nationally for senior fraud losses; the program aims to train 2,000 seniors by December, with research showing trained seniors are 80 percent more likely to recognize and avoid scams.
regulatoryoversight.com
· 2025-12-08
On June 18, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes partnered with the Better Business Bureau to launch an educational campaign featuring four PSA videos designed to help Arizona residents—particularly seniors—recognize and avoid common scams. The campaign addresses fraudulent celebrity scams using AI deepfakes, moving company hostage loads, cryptocurrency scams (which cost Scottsdale residents over $5 million recently), and AI-based scams, with Arizona residents losing approximately $392 million to consumer fraud in 2024.
cnycentral.com
· 2025-12-08
A married elderly couple from Throop, New York lost nearly $25,000 in a grandparent scam where callers impersonated their grandchild in distress; three local suspects were arrested in February 2023 and all funds were recovered. The Department of Justice charged 13 people involved in a sophisticated transnational elder fraud scheme that defrauded over 400 victims nationwide of $5 million total, with operations run from Dominican Republic call centers specifically designed to target elderly Americans, particularly those over 80 years old.
agenciapara.com.br
· 2025-12-08
The Government of Pará launched the "Protect+ the Elderly and Disabled Person in the Virtual Environment" project to educate seniors and disabled individuals about cyber scams and digital safety through discussion circles, lectures, and informational materials. The initiative addresses increasingly common scams on WhatsApp, social media, email, and phone calls—including extortion schemes and financial fraud—while providing information about reporting channels and victims' rights. Participants shared experiences including a successful scam avoidance and cases where prior education could have prevented financial losses, highlighting the project's focus on digital empowerment and harm prevention.
htxt.co.za
· 2025-12-08
Standard Bank has warned South African customers of an increasingly sophisticated AI-powered spoofing scam in which fraudsters use voice cloning and deepfake technology to impersonate bank officials through calls and emails appearing to come from legitimate bank numbers. After building trust by referencing personal details and mimicking authentic bank interactions, scammers pressure victims into transferring funds to fake "safe" accounts, scanning malicious QR codes, or sharing sensitive information like OTPs. As AI technology becomes more advanced and accessible, these scams are growing harder to detect and represent a critical threat to consumer security.
waff.com
· 2025-12-08
TARCOG is hosting a free Fraud and Scam Summit in Athens, Alabama to educate seniors, caregivers, and professionals about recognizing and preventing scams, which cost Americans nearly $5 billion annually. The event features experts from law enforcement and the Alabama Securities Commission discussing common fraud tactics, identity theft prevention, and reporting procedures, with particular focus on romance scams as the fastest-growing threat targeting vulnerable seniors. Attendees can register on the waiting list by contacting TARCOG at 256-830-0818, and resources will be available online for those unable to attend.
outlookmoney.com
· 2025-12-08
A 71-year-old woman in Mumbai lost Rs 18.5 lakh (approximately $22,000 USD) in savings through a digital fraud targeting online milk delivery, where a scammer posing as a delivery company representative manipulated her into clicking a suspicious link that granted remote phone access and enabled systematic draining of her three bank accounts over two days. The incident illustrates a pattern of sophisticated cybercrimes targeting elderly individuals, with authorities advising seniors to never share OTPs, passwords, or banking details via calls or unfamiliar links, verify caller identity through official helplines, and use only secure, legitimate payment channels for digital transactions.
cnycentral.com
· 2025-12-08
A married elderly couple in Throop, New York lost nearly $25,000 in a grandparent scam after receiving a call claiming their grandchild was in trouble; the couple's local case was part of a larger federal investigation that charged 13 people involved in a transnational elder fraud scheme operating from the Dominican Republic that defrauded over 400 victims of approximately $5 million nationwide, with at least 50 victims in Massachusetts averaging 84 years old. Local deputies arrested three suspects and recovered the couple's money, while federal authorities determined the scammers used call centers in the Dominican Republic and unsuspecting rideshare drivers as intermediaries to funnel stolen funds
plumassun.org
· 2025-12-08
The FBI warns of a QR code scam variation in which criminals send unsolicited packages designed to trick recipients into scanning codes that steal personal information or install malicious software on their phones. This evolves from traditional "brushing scams" where vendors ship unrequested items to boost product ratings. The FBI recommends avoiding unsolicited packages without sender information, not scanning unknown QR codes, and reporting suspected fraud to the Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov.
sierradailynews.com
· 2025-12-08
The FBI warns the public about an evolving "brushing scam" variation where criminals send unsolicited packages with QR codes designed to steal personal and financial information or install malicious software on victims' phones. The packages often lack sender information to encourage scanning, and while not yet widespread, the agency advises consumers to avoid scanning unknown QR codes, reject unsolicited packages, and report suspicious activity to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov.
freep.com
· 2025-12-08
The FTC reports a four-fold increase in "transfer it to protect it" scams from 2020-2024, where fraudsters impersonating banks or government agencies convince victims to move money to protect it from fabricated threats. Adults aged 60 and older reported the highest losses, with combined losses exceeding $100,000 reaching $445 million in 2024 (up from $55 million in 2020), though younger consumers are also becoming victims, including an 18-year-old in Michigan who lost $4,800 after receiving a phishing email. Scammers typically initiate contact via phone calls (41% of cases), emails, or pop
pandasecurity.com
· 2025-12-08
Wrong number phone scams are increasingly common frauds where scammers send seemingly accidental texts to build trust and eventually manipulate victims into sending money or sharing personal information. Scammers use social engineering tactics—starting with innocent messages, building rapport over weeks, and escalating to requests for funds or cryptocurrency investments, with some victims losing hundreds of thousands of dollars. The best defense is to not respond to unknown numbers, block them immediately, and report suspicious messages to authorities, as even replying "wrong number" confirms your phone is active and marks you for future scam attempts.
onemileatatime.com
· 2025-12-08
A Denver-area man attempting to rebook a canceled United Airlines flight was scammed out of $17,328 after calling United's official customer service number and being transferred to a scammer posing as an agent named "David." The scammer convinced him that a credit card charge was necessary to rebook the flight and would be refunded, but the money was never returned; United's investigation revealed that the initial agent accidentally transferred the call to a fraudulent number obtained through a Google search.
cxotoday.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers are exploiting AI-powered search summaries to conduct credit card fraud by injecting fake customer service phone numbers into Google's Gemini AI overviews and other search results. A Las Vegas realtor fell victim after calling a fraudulent number appearing in an AI summary for Royal Caribbean Cruise Company and nearly lost credit card details, though he detected suspicious charges and reversed them; cybersecurity experts warn this AI-enabled scamming technique could rapidly spread beyond the United States to less internet-savvy populations in regions like India.
linkedin.com
· 2025-12-08
A sophisticated Gmail phishing attack mimics Google's legitimate login page to trick users into entering their credentials, which are then captured by attackers instead of being sent to Google's servers. The scam is particularly effective because it avoids obvious red flags like suspicious links or file downloads, instead seamlessly integrating into users' daily routines with a nearly identical login flow that is difficult to distinguish from the real thing. Thousands of people have unknowingly compromised their passwords, giving hackers access to their Gmail accounts and the ability to infiltrate connected retail sites, social media, and online banking platforms.
nysenate.gov
· 2025-12-08
NYS Senator Dean Murray and the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office hosted a free senior scam prevention seminar on September 16, 2025, at the Sachem Public Library in Holbrook to educate attendees on identifying and avoiding scams. The one-hour event provided guidance on protecting seniors from fraud and victimization. Interested participants could register by calling 631-853-6308.
analyticsinsight.net
· 2025-12-08
AI voice cloning scams involve criminals using short audio clips to replicate voices and make fake emergency calls to family members, with elderly individuals frequently targeted into transferring large sums of money before discovering the deception. Warning signs include robotic-sounding voices, long pauses, avoided personal details, and pressure for quick payments; protective measures include using family code words, avoiding posting voice messages online, verifying calls through alternate contact methods, and staying calm to resist manipulation. Cybersecurity experts recommend families discuss these risks in advance, as all age groups—including students, professionals, and seniors—face targeting from scammers exploiting increasingly convincing AI technology.
tomsguide.com
· 2025-12-08
The FBI warned about a new "brushing" scam variation where criminals send unsolicited packages containing QR codes that, when scanned, harvest personal and financial information while secretly installing malware on victims' phones. The scammers use this method to steal credit card numbers, banking credentials, and cryptocurrency account information. To protect themselves, smartphone users should avoid scanning QR codes from unknown sources, be suspicious of packages lacking sender information, and report any suspected fraud to the FBI's IC3 portal.
people.com
· 2025-12-08
Journalist Alex Sammon investigated a job offer scam by deliberately responding to a text message recruiting for fake remote work, which led him to uncover a Philippines-based "click farm" operation that required users to perform repetitive clicks on music streaming platforms while pressuring victims to make Bitcoin purchases to access earnings they could never withdraw. According to the FTC, Americans reported $470 million in losses to text scams in 2024, more than five times the amount reported in 2020, with tens of thousands of people reporting similar fraudulent job offer texts. Sammon lost less than $100 during his investigation but documented how scammers use fake recruiters and fake earnings to manipulate victims into
bbc.com
· 2025-12-08
Nottinghamshire Police issued a warning about a fake police officer scam targeting residents in Hucknall and East Leake, where scammers called victims claiming to be police officers and persuaded them to withdraw cash or provide debit card details under the guise of account problems or undercover investigations. One victim nearly lost £5,000 before alert bank staff stopped the withdrawal; police emphasized that legitimate officers never request money or personal information over the phone and urged people to hang up on such calls immediately.
cantonrep.com
· 2025-12-08
Sheriff Eric Weisburn outlines four key warning signs of scams—impersonation of trusted organizations, creation of false problems or prizes, pressure to act immediately, and demands for untraceable payment methods like gift cards or cryptocurrency—to help Stark County residents protect themselves. The article emphasizes that legitimate organizations never demand money or personal information unsolicited via phone, text, or email, and advises people to pause, verify through trusted contacts, and report suspected scams to local authorities or the FTC. Residents are encouraged to share their experiences to help prevent others from becoming victims.
the-sun.com
· 2025-12-08
Cyber criminals are increasingly using malicious links hidden in emails, PDFs, and other documents rather than attachments to steal passwords and install malware, with over 3 billion such attacks reported. Emerging threats include "ClickFix" scams (fake error messages), QR code phishing (4.2 million attempts in early 2025), and "pig butchering" romance scams where criminals build trust with victims before pressuring them into fraudulent investments—including a 2023 case where a Kansas banker lost £34.6 million and received a 24-year sentence. Security experts warn these attacks exploit human psychology by using trusted brands and familiar technology rather
premiumtimesng.com
· 2025-12-08
The Nigerian Immigration Service deported 42 Chinese and Philippine nationals convicted of cyber fraud and Ponzi scheme offenses after the Federal High Court sentenced each to one year imprisonment and fined them N1 million. The syndicate operated from a Lagos building where foreign nationals trained Nigerian recruits to conduct romance and investment scams targeting victims in the US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe, generating over N2.26 billion through cryptocurrency and bank transfers between April and December 2024, with $222,729.86 in digital assets ordered forfeited.
usatoday.com
· 2025-12-08
A 47-year-old California woman ignored text messages from her toll road account administrator claiming her FasTrak balance was low, believing them to be phishing scams based on widespread warnings from the FTC and FBI. After repeatedly deleting the legitimate messages, her account was deactivated, and she only discovered the problem when receiving an email notice of violation, forcing her to manually restore service and risking potential legal consequences for unpaid tolls.
cbsnews.com
· 2025-12-08
An off-duty police officer in Waltham, Massachusetts prevented an elderly man from losing $12,000 to a Bitcoin scam after recognizing a fraudulent caller impersonating Apple Customer Support and the FTC who instructed him to deposit money into a Bitcoin machine. The incident highlights a broader problem, as federal investigators recently charged 13 people involved in a separate scam targeting hundreds of elderly victims with an average age of 84, who were deceived by callers posing as grandchildren.
sheriffs.org
· 2025-12-08
This resource page addresses the growing problem of consumer fraud and scams, which target people across the country using increasingly sophisticated tactics including impersonation of law enforcement, online marketplace schemes, and international criminal operations. The article emphasizes that law enforcement agencies must adapt their response strategies and use education and awareness campaigns to help communities recognize and protect themselves from scams, with examples including cases where elderly individuals and ordinary citizens lost significant sums to criminals exploiting evolving technology. The National Sheriffs' Association and other agencies provide guidance and resources to help both law enforcement and the public combat this escalating threat.
fox5atlanta.com
· 2025-12-08
Audrey Michelle Townsend, 26, from Texas, was sentenced to 5 years in prison for defrauding a Buford couple, Gloria and Gary Moss, out of $49,000 in February 2024 through a phishing scheme where she posed as Chase Bank via text message to trick them into authorizing fraudulent transfers. Townsend pleaded guilty to theft over $25,000 and four counts of elder abuse and exploitation; the Mosses' full amount was recovered by Chase Bank in July 2024 following media coverage and police investigation. The District Attorney's Office advised the public to hang up and call their bank directly when receiving unsolic
news.vocofm.com
· 2025-12-08
Two Romanian nationals were arrested in Vacaville, California on August 8 for operating a "cash drop scam" targeting elderly victims, with investigations linking them to over 40 fraudulent cases across six states. The scam involved criminals observing victims withdraw cash at ATMs, obtaining their PIN and card information through distraction techniques (such as dropping bills on the ground), then stealing or switching their cards. The suspects faced multiple felony charges including fraud, identity theft, conspiracy, and elder abuse, and are being held in Solano County Jail pending further investigation with FBI assistance.
qcna.qc.ca
· 2025-12-08
A 76-year-old man in Côte-St-Luc, Quebec had his Rolex watch (valued at $20,000-$25,000) stolen on May 11 in a distraction theft scam, in which a woman claiming her father was dying asked to bless his watch, then swapped it for a cheap plastic replica. Police confirmed this type of scam targeting elderly residents has occurred multiple times across the city, with limited success in apprehension due to lack of evidence and difficulty catching perpetrators in the act. The SPVM recommends traveling in groups, concealing valuables, and refusing gifts from strangers to prevent such crimes.
thelogicalindian.com
· 2025-12-08
A 71-year-old woman from Mumbai lost ₹18.5 lakh after scammers posing as a milk delivery executive obtained her banking details through a fraudulent link and remotely accessed her phone to drain three bank accounts. The fraud occurred over two days in August when the victim was convinced to share sensitive information during an extended phone call and follow-up contact. Mumbai police registered an FIR and investigators urged the public to verify caller identities, avoid clicking unsolicited links, enable two-factor authentication, and monitor bank statements regularly to prevent similar cyber fraud incidents.
the420.in
· 2025-12-08
WhatsApp Screen Mirroring Fraud is spreading across India, with scammers posing as bank or financial officials to convince victims to enable screen-sharing, allowing them to capture OTPs, PINs, passwords, and sensitive documents in real time to hijack accounts and execute fraudulent transactions. Although Indian banking apps have strong security features, fraudsters exploit human vulnerability and social engineering tactics to bypass them. Experts recommend verifying caller identity, sharing screens only with trusted contacts, and avoiding rushed financial decisions during screen-sharing sessions, with particular emphasis on educating elderly family members who are frequently targeted.
dcreport.org
· 2025-12-08
This educational article discusses how to identify legitimate versus fraudulent international dating platforms, which increasingly target vulnerable users seeking romance across borders. Key protective measures include verifying strong profile verification systems (multi-factor ID checks, AI facial recognition, video verification), ensuring SSL encryption (https), and carefully reviewing platform transparency and reputation. The article emphasizes that while over 366 million people use dating apps globally, users must conduct thorough research to avoid sophisticated scams, identity theft, and emotional manipulation by fraudsters operating on less-regulated platforms.
mustsharenews.com
· 2025-12-08
In 2024, Singapore saw scam victims lose S$1.1 billion as criminals employed increasingly sophisticated tactics across social media, messaging apps, dating services, and crypto platforms. To combat this, Meta removed over 7 million fake accounts linked to scam operations, while partnering with Singapore's police force, National Crime Prevention Council, and Cyber Security Agency on a public awareness campaign highlighting seven common scam types (romance, shopping, impersonation, investment, job, account hacking, and messaging scams). The campaign includes an interactive online game to help users recognize scam red flags, and experts emphasize that no one is immune—nearly 71% of 2024 victims were under
wgem.com
· 2025-12-08
An elderly Barry, Illinois resident lost $40,000 in a sophisticated impersonation scam after receiving a fake Apple Pay alert claiming his Social Security number was compromised and a federal officer would collect payment at his home. A 27-year-old California man, Akhmet Kuzgov, arrived at the victim's residence and collected the cash before demanding an additional $40,000, leading to his arrest on charges of Theft Over $10,000 and a federal Homeland Security warrant. Authorities believe this represents a newer, more dangerous trend involving international crime rings conducting in-person fraud targeting small communities, with a similar prevented incident occurring nearby when a bank alerted a family member
vietnamnews.vn
· 2025-12-08
A sophisticated "online kidnapping" scam has targeted young people across Vietnam, particularly university students, where scammers impersonating police officers threaten victims with false money laundering accusations and instruct them to obtain money from family members under pretexts like study abroad applications, isolate themselves in hotels, and cut off contact with loved ones. Since March, approximately five such scams occur monthly in Ho Chi Minh City alone involving billions of Vietnamese đồng, with victims falling prey due to lack of awareness about current scam trends and the scammers' use of authentic personal information to create credibility. The scam exploits young people's limited life experience combined with their cyber-savviness,
thestandard.com.hk
· 2025-12-08
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abc7.com
· 2025-12-08
An Orange County, North Carolina woman lost over $17,000 in a sophisticated scam that began with a fake bank alert about suspicious PayPal charges. The scammers gained remote access to her computer, manipulated a display to show a fraudulent $18,000 deposit, and used a forged Bank of America letter threatening IRS account freezes to pressure her into withdrawing cash from her bank; a person later arrived at her home to collect the money. Investigators indicate this was part of a larger multi-county operation targeting victims across North Carolina.
abc11.com
· 2025-12-08
An Orange County, North Carolina woman lost over $17,000 in a sophisticated scam involving fake bank and PayPal fraud alerts, remote computer access, fraudulent letters printed from her own printer, and an in-person cash collection at her home. The scammers manipulated her through a four-hour phone call, convincing her to withdraw cash from her bank after transferring funds from her savings to checking and creating the false appearance of an $18,000 deposit. Investigators indicate this was part of a larger operation targeting multiple victims across several counties in the Triangle area.
nebraskapublicmedia.org
· 2025-12-08
Nebraska residents lost a reported $42.5 million to scams in 2024—tripling over four years—with experts attributing the increase to more accessible and affordable artificial intelligence technology that enables scammers to operate at scale and create increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes, including voice cloning and realistic chatbot-generated scams. Peter Hines, a 76-year-old Fremont insurance business owner, lost $936 to a Facebook ad lead scam and was unable to recover the money due to the company's out-of-state location and legal protections in his agreement, highlighting the difficulty of prosecution when scammers operate overseas or across state lines. Authorities recommend limiting online presence,
clinton.crimewatchpa.com
· 2025-12-08
An elderly Chapman Township resident lost nearly $8,000 in an August 2025 tech support scam after a fraudster posing as a customer service representative gained remote access to his computer and bank account, then convinced him to withdraw cash and ship it via UPS to an out-of-state address. The Renovo Police Department is investigating the case and advises residents that legitimate companies never request large cash payments be mailed, and common scam indicators include threats of arrest, demands for secrecy, pressure to act immediately, and instructions that seem improper or suspicious.