Nassau Woman Scammed Out Of More Than $40,000: Police

HICKSVILLE, NY — A Hicksville woman was the victim of a phone scam, as she handed over more than $40,000. It started on Friday afternoon, when the 59-year-old received a call from a man purported to be a bail bondsman.

He told the woman that her sister had been arrested after a car accident caused injuries to a pregnant woman, police said.

The person on the other end requested $15,500 for bail. She withdrew the money and someone picked up the money at the woman's house, authorities said.

An hour later, the victim received another phone call. This time a man claimed to be a court officer, who requested $27,000 as civil compensation for the pregnant woman suffering a miscarriage, according to police.

The victim withdraw the funds. A short time later, a driver, once again, arrived at her location to take the money. Thereafter, the victim realized that she had been scammed and contacted police, who are investigating.

The Nassau County Police Department urges the community to be on alert and to remind vulnerable family members, friends, and neighbors about potential scams or frauds.

Anyone who has information on the above crime is asked to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers: 1-800-244-TIPS.