The New York State Police have issued a public warning about an increase in scams targeting bank account holders. Recent complaints indicate scammers are deceiving victims by claiming that money was accidentally deposited into their bank accounts or that there are unauthorized charges. The State Police are sounding the alarm to prevent financial ruin during the holiday season.
According to State Police investigators, these fraudsters often send victims links designed to grant remote access to their computers. Once access is obtained, scammers manipulate the victim’s banking information to steal funds.
Authorities emphasize that individuals contacted under such circumstances should not engage with the scammers or follow their instructions. Instead, they should directly contact their financial institution and report the incident to the New York State Police…