Man Scammed 84-Year-Old Woman Into Wiring Him $2K: Police

EAST FARMINGDALE, NY - Police are looking for man who scammed an elderly woman into wiring him money in January.

An 84-year- old woman from Punta Gorda, Florida received a phone call on Jan. 22 from a man claiming to be her grandson and in need of money to get out of jail for a driving under the influence charge.

The woman (pictured above) sent $2,000 via Western Union and the money was picked up by a man at Walmart on 985 Route 110 in East Farmingdale.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest.

Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800- 220-TIPS, texting “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES” (274637) or by email at www.tipsubmit.com.

All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.

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