San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office warns of a computer scam targeting seniors, with one victim losing over $120,000.

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office warns of an ongoing computer scam targeting seniors, with one victim losing over $120,000. The scam involves a pop-up on victims' computers claiming the computer has been compromised and instructing them to call a number. Upon calling, the scammers pose as bank fraud departments and convince victims to withdraw money, which they collect with a security code.

July 20, 2024
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