January 29, 2024 at 11:36AM
The FBI issued a warning about scammers using courier services to collect cash and precious metals from victims, often senior citizens, in tech support or government impersonation scams. The scammers pressure victims to sell assets and arrange for couriers to pick up funds. The FBI advises caution and to report any scam attempts immediately.
Based on the meeting notes, some clear takeaways are:
1. Warning about scammers using courier services to collect money and valuables from victims of tech support and government impersonation scams, particularly targeting vulnerable individuals such as senior citizens.
2. The scammers use elaborate schemes, including impersonating tech support workers, government officials, and employees of technology companies and financial institutions, to coerce victims into liquidating their assets.
3. The FBI encourages individuals to refrain from sending gold or precious metals to legitimate businesses or government organizations and to avoid sharing personal information or meeting with strangers to send cash and valuables.
4. Tips to reduce the risk of falling victim to such fraud include not clicking on unsolicited pop-ups, links, or attachments; not contacting unknown telephone numbers provided in pop-ups, texts, or emails; and not downloading software or allowing unknown individuals access to your computer.
5. Victims are urged to report scammers to the FBI immediately and provide as much information as possible to aid in the investigation.
The meeting notes also highlight previous warnings from the FBI about related scams impacting the elderly, emphasizing the need for continued vigilance to protect against such fraudulent activities.