New York authorities warn about gold bar scam targeting seniors
Summary
New York authorities warn about a scam targeting mostly seniors, where scammers trick victims into buying gold bars to protect their money. The scammers use fake messages and phone calls to gain remote computer access and steal financial information, then collect gold purchases by sending couriers.Key Facts
- Scammers send fake pop-up messages claiming victims’ computers or accounts are at risk.
- Victims call a number in the message and give remote access to their computers.
- Scammers pretend to be law enforcement and say victims must buy gold to protect their money.
- Gold bars or coins are picked up by couriers sent by the scammers.
- New York Attorney General Letitia James called the scam cruel and urged people to be cautious.
- Similar scams have happened in Hawaii, Maine, Washington DC, and Wisconsin.
- Victims are advised not to call unknown numbers or give remote computer access.
- People should directly contact their bank if they suspect account issues and report scams to law enforcement.
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