Seniors victimized by phone scammers
Dozens of elderly
residents in Fairfax County have been ripped off by telephone scammers who’ve
gotten them to give out personal financial information, the West Springfield Police District reported March 5.
residents in Fairfax County have been ripped off by telephone scammers who’ve
gotten them to give out personal financial information, the West Springfield Police District reported March 5.
“In the latest scam,
victims are receiving calls from someone pretending to be from a utility
company, delivery service, or sweepstakes. Residents are told their service
will be discontinued unless they pay by phone immediately,” a police bulletin
states. Frightened at the thought of no heat, power, or phone, victimized
seniors have provided account numbers and payment information.
victims are receiving calls from someone pretending to be from a utility
company, delivery service, or sweepstakes. Residents are told their service
will be discontinued unless they pay by phone immediately,” a police bulletin
states. Frightened at the thought of no heat, power, or phone, victimized
seniors have provided account numbers and payment information.
Sometimes the caller
says the information is needed to send out important documents such as new
health insurance or Social Security cards. The calls are usually made during
weekdays. Callers have been male and female. Sometimes they have an accent, and
often they know basic information about the victim, such as the name, age, and
address.
says the information is needed to send out important documents such as new
health insurance or Social Security cards. The calls are usually made during
weekdays. Callers have been male and female. Sometimes they have an accent, and
often they know basic information about the victim, such as the name, age, and
address.
If you or someone you
know has been victimized, report the incident to the Fairfax County Police Reporting System. There is also an online form for reporting Social Security fraud.
know has been victimized, report the incident to the Fairfax County Police Reporting System. There is also an online form for reporting Social Security fraud.
