STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) --- A fake Venmo representative allegedly scammed a 74-year-old Staten Island man out of nearly $30,000 in cash, police said.
The victim gave the suspect the bundle of $29, 685 after they met up in front of a bank on 262 Arden Ave. on April 2 at around noon, according to the NYPD.
The man had reached out to Venmo support online to settle some issues with his account and gave the fake worker access to his bank accounts, police said. The victim and suspect then arranged to meet in person.
The suspect allegedly took the cash and ran off, police said. There have been no arrests.
Common Venmo schemes that target seniors include phishing, lottery, and fake overpayment messages asking for personal information and account details.
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Mira Wassef is a digital reporter who has covered news and sports in the NYC area for more than a decade. She has been with PIX11 News for two years. See more of her work here.
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