Residents in one part of Washington state have lost more than $673,000 to scams in just three days.
The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office says an 84-year-old victim lost $420,000 after scammers impersonating Microsoft and the FTC convinced the person to buy gold and hand it over.
Another person lost $50,000 via a phishing email that compromised financial accounts.
A 64-year-old resident lost $200,000 in cryptocurrency after downloading a fake rescue app while believing they were speaking with Coinbase support.
And another victim lost $3,500 after purchasing Apple gift cards for a scammer posing as Microsoft technical support.
“The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office is urging everyone to be on high alert after several residents fell victim to sophisticated scams that cost them hundreds of thousands of dollars…
These criminals are professional con artists. They create fear, urgency, and trust to convince victims to act before they have time to think.”
Authorities urge immediate reporting and verification of any bank-related calls.
“Remember: Legitimate companies and government agencies will NEVER:
Tell you not to contact local law enforcement.
Ask you to buy gold, gift cards, or cryptocurrency to “protect” your money.
Send someone to your home to collect cash, gold, or valuables.
Ask for remote access to your computer or phone through an unexpected pop-up or phone call”
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