The Daily Hodl 2025-06-08 14:30:35

Wells Fargo Customer Loses $61,000 in Fake Virus, Fake Apple Care, Fake Bank Fraud Department Scam: Report

A Wells Fargo customer in North Carolina has lost $61,000 after falling for a scam originating with a fake virus warning on her computer. The deceptive pop-up message claimed the 73 year-old woman’s device was infected, including a fake Apple Care phone number for her to call, reports Columbus County News. When she dialed the number, scammers posing as Apple Care representatives said her computer and bank accounts were compromised. They then pretended to transfer her to Wells Fargo’s fraud department. Over several days, the criminals convinced the victim that fraudulent transactions were pending on her accounts. Following their instructions, she withdrew $61,000 in four transactions and converted it to Bitcoin, enabling the scammers to con her out of the funds. When the scammers claimed they had identified a suspect in Texas and instructed her to meet at a local police department to sign paperwork and recover her funds, the victim became suspicious and report the incident to the local sheriff’s office, which is investigating the case and issued a statement. “Citizens are reminded to remain vigilant when receiving unsolicited messages or calls requesting financial transactions and to verify any such claims directly with official service providers.” To avoid falling prey to impostor scams, the FTC advises people to avoid sharing personal or financial information in response to unsolicited requests and be cautious of urgent demands or unusual payment methods like gift cards or crypto. The FTC also has a portal where anyone can report suspicious activity at ReportFraud.ftc.gov . Follow us on X , Facebook and Telegram Don't Miss a Beat – Subscribe to get email alerts delivered directly to your inbox Check Price Action Surf The Daily Hodl Mix Disclaimer: Opinions expressed at The Daily Hodl are not investment advice. Investors should do their due diligence before making any high-risk investments in Bitcoin, cryptocurrency or digital assets. Please be advised that your transfers and trades are at your own risk, and any losses you may incur are your responsibility. The Daily Hodl does not recommend the buying or selling of any cryptocurrencies or digital assets, nor is The Daily Hodl an investment advisor. Please note that The Daily Hodl participates in affiliate marketing. Generated Image: Midjourney The post Wells Fargo Customer Loses $61,000 in Fake Virus, Fake Apple Care, Fake Bank Fraud Department Scam: Report appeared first on The Daily Hodl .

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