Victim Location 02864
Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency
Grandson in accident. Hit a pregnant girl and is now in jail. Needs $1750 for bond. Attorney promised money to be returned in 7 days. Told not to tell anybody and say the money is for a wedding gift. Gave a fake name for grandson and they went right along with it and said he sends his love; , Money to be a western union wire , cash or debit card only to 620 main street, suite 204, watertown CT 06795. and to tell them that Thomas J Schneider would pick up the money. After money is sent to call 484 352 2964
Victim Location 34242
Total money lost $2,500
Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency
Was called & told Granddaughter was in jail in Atlanta. I spoke to my Granddaughter who was upset. An Attorney got on the phone & said to send $2500 by Walmart money card to an address in Boston & she would be able to be bailed out of jail. My husband & I did this, & came to realize we had been scammed.
Victim Location 90277
Type of a scam Tax Collection
The voice message says: " I need you or your retained attorney of record to return the call. The issue at hand is extremely time sensitive. i am office Heather Gray from internal revenue service and the hotline to my division is 4154-877-1373, I repeat it’s 415-877-1373. Do not disregard this message and do return the call before we take any action against you. Goodbye and take care"
Victim Location 31210
Type of a scam Phishing
Called claiming I was involved in a lawsuit and needed to pay money now to avoid legal repercussions.