Frackville Police are investigating a fraud incident that began by clicking an ad on a computer and ended with someone showing up at her house for money.
Upon making contact, the complainant advised that on Friday, March 29, 2024, a pop-up ad came across her computer telling her to contact Microsoft to resolve an issue and provided a contact number. The complainant placed a call to the number and made spoke with a male who requested remote access to her computer. This male advised the complainant he “unfroze” the computer and all was fine.
The following day, the complainant received the same message on her computer and again called the number that popped up on her screen. This time, she was told her computer was hacked and was provided instruction on how to resolve the issue. However, she was also asked questions in regard to how much money was in her bank account and was instructed to withdraw money from her account, which she did.
On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, the complainant was again in contact with someone who stated a “secret service agent” would be at her residence to pick up the cash and was provided a “password” to give the this alleged agent.
The following day, the complainant received the same message on her computer and again called the number that popped up on her screen. This time, she was told her computer was hacked and was provided instruction on how to resolve the issue. However, she was also asked questions in regard to how much money was in her bank account and was instructed to withdraw money from her account, which she did.
On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, the complainant was again in contact with someone who stated a “secret service agent” would be at her residence to pick up the cash and was provided a “password” to give the this alleged agent.
Aroun 7:30pm on April 3, a silver four door sedan arrived in front of her home and she turned over the cash to a male driver. The driver was described as having a beard. The vehicle left, traveling north on S. Second St.
The victim had no further description of the vehicle or driver.
Anyone who may have any information in regard to the incident or may have security camera footage from that area of town is asked to contact Frackville Police at 570-628-3792.
Anyone who may have any information in regard to the incident or may have security camera footage from that area of town is asked to contact Frackville Police at 570-628-3792.
Also, Frackville Police want to remind everyone that scams occur everyday and to please be cautious in regard to financial matters. If something seems suspicious, do not provide any information to anyone and contact Police.