A retired San Fernando Valley senior was targeted in a $5 million phone scam that unfolded over the course of about six months, the LAPD told NBC4 Investigates.
Police said the victim received several calls from a man living abroad who told the victim that his identification had been used and he was in legal trouble. The scammer asked the man to deposit his money into various accounts so they could check to ensure it was ok.
The victim informed a family member about the calls and the status of his money. The LAPD was brought in last week to investigate the theft.
Police said groups are targeting seniors and others in attempts to get information, like dates of birth, passwords and more, to access bank accounts.
The LAPD reminded the public that if something doesn’t seem right, call the banking institution and police.
No arrests were reported and the money has not been recovered.
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