A North Carolina man lost $12,000 after falling foul of a bank impersonation scam that involved fake emails and personal couriers.
The man says he received an email on Tuesday, March 10, that appeared to be from his bank, instructing him to contact him about his account. Reports Durham Radio News.
He says he followed the instructions and called the number provided and was told that his bank cards would have to be collected by post for security reasons.
He says that after some time, someone he described as a man with brown hair and facial hair arrived at his house and retrieved the bank cards.
Meanwhile, a second suspect stole more than $12,000 from the victim’s accounts at several businesses.
Durham Police say they are investigating the matter and have released descriptions of the suspects.
The second is a man with long dark hair in braids and wearing a yellow or beige puffy jacket, a white shirt, khaki pants, and black-and-white shoes.
Police have issued a warning to the public, reminding residents not to give anyone their bank card or personal identification number (PIN).
Authorities are now asking anyone with information to call 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1805 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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