Boro Park Shomrim - Scammer Busted in Boro Park After $30K Theft

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On August 6th, Boro Park Shomrim received a call from a woman who was scammed out of $30,000 by someone posing as a Social Security officer. Shomrim immediately launched an investigation, gathering surveillance footage and arranging a second meeting with the scammer. With ground units, drones, and full coordination with the NYPD’s 66th Precinct, Shomrim followed the victim from the bank to the drop-off point. As soon as the perpetrator completed the transaction, the NYPD moved in and made the arrest. Shomrim reminds the public: Never give out personal information over the phone. If something doesn’t seem right, call 911 and Boro Park Shomrim immediately. Subscribe for more from Boro Park Shomrim. Find out more about us http://bpshomrim.org •Twitter https://twitter.com/BPShomrim •Instagram https://instagram.com/bpshomrim