NORFOLK, Neb. (KTIV) - Norfolk Police are actively investigating two separate incidents of fraud that resulted in the loss of thousands of dollars for two residents.

According to a release, in both cases, the victims were contacted by someone posing as a banking official. The caller claimed that money had been deposited into their accounts as part of an investigation into a theft case.

The release states that once the “investigation” was finished, the victims were told to withdraw the funds and return them to the banking official.

The scammer then provided a drop-off location where a courier arrived in a vehicle to collect the cash.

The release notes that this is a sophisticated scam that preys on trust and urgency; therefore, all residents are urged to be cautious of unsolicited calls

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