Crime & Safety
Caller Claims To Be Bank Examiner. Resident Hands Over $15K
The resident became suspicious when the caller asked for additional money, police said.
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — A Union County resident handed over $15,000 after a caller claimed to be a bank examiner and instructed them to withdraw cash, police said.
The incident was reported June 16.
Police said the caller told the resident they were a fraud examiner working on behalf of a financial institution and said the money needed to be withdrawn and verified in person.
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The resident withdrew $15,000 and provided the cash to the individual, police said.
After the exchange, the caller asked for additional money.
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Police said the resident then became suspicious and did not provide any further funds.
No additional details about the caller were released.
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