Jan 14, 07:29 PM

Authorities Warn of Rising Bank Scams in Clark County, FTC and LVMPD Issue Alerts

Authorities have issued warnings regarding a rising trend of scams targeting individuals in the United States. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) cautioned that if someone claims fraud or criminal activity on a bank account and instructs the victim to transfer funds to 'protect' them, it is a scam. Additionally, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) reported several incidents in Clark County where scammers impersonate bank employees, advising victims of suspicious charges on their accounts. The scams, including variations such as the 'bank mule' and 'gas station' frauds, are becoming increasingly prevalent, prompting further alerts from various news outlets and law enforcement agencies.

#United States #Federal Trade Commission #FTC #LVMPD #Clark County

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TIMES NOW@TimesNow
2 years ago
This Common Phone Scam Could Empty Your Bank Account: Here’s How To Protect Yourself https://t.co/KTQZGu9rmB
LVMPD@LVMPD
2 years ago
IMPORTANT! LVMPD has received several reports of a scam happening in Clark County. Victims are receiving phone calls from scammers pretending to be bank employees. Here's how it works: ▶️ The victim is advised there is a suspicious or fraudulent charge on their bank account.… https://t.co/6pqovEvEZU
FTC@FTC
2 years ago
If someone claims there’s fraud or criminal activity on one of your accounts, and tells you to move money from your bank, investment, or retirement account to “protect it”, it’s a scam. Learn more: https://t.co/KqmfvRFgL7

Authorities Warn of Rising Bank Scams in Clark County, FTC and LVMPD Issue Alerts

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