Computer scam leads to missing bank funds, Taylor County WI
FraudA person in Taylor County reported that a scam message claimed their computer was locked due to illegal content. After calling the number provided, they discovered money missing from their bank account, indicating a possible hack.
Audio|Source: Taylor County Area Public Safety
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Transcript:
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432 via 197238th Avenue caller was on his computer and it shut down, told him it was locked.
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There was a phone number for him to call.
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He calls in citizens, sounds official, there was a dog barking in the background, they told him it was locked due to detection of illegal content.
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After calling that number, he noticed that his pending check was now gone.
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From his bank account and he is concerned that someone has hacked him.
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Taylor County, WI
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