FCPD Warns Public of 'Inheritance Scam'
Financial Crimes Unit is aware of at least a dozen incidents that have taken place since Jan. 10.
FCPD has received many reports from residents nationwide involving a phony inheritance proclamation, according to a recent news release. These types of scams usually arrive in the form of an email announcing that the recipient has a multi-million dollar inheritance but must contact an FCPD police investigator to receive the funds. Currently, the scammers are using official email, phone numbers, and street addresses to appear more legitimate and convincing to victims and identifying themselves as authentic FCPD personnel. Detectives with the Financial Crimes Unit warn residents that due to the potential international origin of this scam, there may be very little that can be done to reclaim funds that have already been wired. FCPD advises …
Sally Spangler
11:05 am on Saturday, February 2, 2013
If in doubt, you can be sure it is false. Notify the FCPD. The end. Don't send anybody any money! more ›