Family Emergency Scam

Jacqueline –

Victim Location 31705

Total money lost $1,000

Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency

A man called – said he was a lawyer & said my nephew was in jail – he put another guy on the phone that sounded like him – said his nose was broken & he was in an accident. Advised my 85 y/o mother to go buy $1000 in Moneypak cards & not tell anyone- that this would release him from jail.

Jon –

Victim Location 14224

Total money lost $6,500

Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency

Victim advised to acquire Target Gift Cards in the amounts of $1800, $1500 and $1400 for nephew arrested for DWI in Georgia to assist in paying bail, fines and vehicle repair.

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