Wells Fargo Customer Loses $61,000 in Fake Virus, Fake Apple Care, Fake Bank Fraud Department Scam: Report
A Wells Fargo client in North Carolina has lost $61,000 after falling for a scam originating with a fake infection caution on her computer. The misleading pop-up message claimed the 73-year-old lady’s device was contaminated, including a fake Apple Care telephone number for her to call, reports Columbus County News. When she dialed the number, scammers impersonating Apple Care agents said her computer and checking account were compromised. They then pretended to transfer her to Wells Fargo’s fraud department. Over numerous days, the bad guys convinced the victim that deceptive transactions were pending on her accounts. Following their instructions, she withdrew $61,000 in four deals and converted it to Bitcoin, allowing the fraudsters to trick her out of the funds. When the scammers declared they had actually identified a suspect in Texas and instructed her to meet at a local police department to sign documentation and recover her funds, the victim became suspicious and reported the incident to the local sheriff’s office, which is investigating the case and issued a statement. “People are advised to stay alert when receiving unsolicited messages or calls requesting monetary transactions and to verify any such claims directly with official providers.” To prevent falling prey to impostor scams, the FTC recommends people to avoid sharing personal or financial information in response to unsolicited requests and be wary of urgent demands or unusual payment methods like gift cards or crypto. The FTC also has a portal where anybody can report suspicious activity at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Follow us on X, Facebook, and Telegram. Don’t Miss a Beat– Sign up to receive email alerts delivered directly to your inbox. Check Price Action. Surf The Daily Hodl. Disclaimer: Opinions expressed at The Daily Hodl are not investment advice. Investors should do their due diligence before making any high-risk investments in Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, or digital assets. Please be advised that your transfers and trades are at your own risk, and any losses you may incur are your responsibility. The Daily Hodl does not recommend the buying or selling of any cryptocurrencies or digital assets, nor is The Daily Hodl an investment advisor. Please note that The Daily Hodl participates in affiliate marketing. Generated Image: Midjourney
