The Monmouth Police Department says they have been made aware of a recent scam that is circulating involving individuals claiming to be from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
From the Monmouth Police Department:
Victims have reported receiving pop ups on their computers advising that their bank accounts have been compromised and to call the number provided. Victims are then transferred to an “investigator” who instructs you to withdraw all of your funds from the bank and then wait at home. An individual then comes to the home, collects the funds, and gives a receipt supposedly from the FBI. If you suspect you are the victim of a scam/fraud or attempted to be defrauded please report this to us immediately!
To report a scammer, contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov or the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at ic3.gov for online scams. Also, report the scam to other agencies depending on the type of scam, such as the Better Business Bureau for business-related fraud, or your local police if there’s a threat to immediate safety.
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