Glen Rock Woman Scammed Out Of $20,000: Police

GLEN ROCK, NJ — A woman was the victim of a nearly $20,000 phone scam Thursday, police said.

A Gaynor Place resident reported just after 2 p.m. Thursday she was the victim of identity theft and fraud, police said.

Police said the woman received a phone call from someone claiming to be with the IRS. She was told to make two wire transfers totaling $19,750 or else a warrant would be issued for her arrest, police said.

The woman transferred the money, became suspicious, and called police, authorities said.

Glen Rock detectives are investigating.

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