California man accused of targeting Wisconsin woman in tech support scam
According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the scam began when the victim received a suspicious email on Tuesday that appeared to be from a tech support service. The message claimed she would be charged a subscription fee, prompting her to click a link to cancel.
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This link allowed the suspect to gain access to her bank account. He allegedly manipulated the account to make it appear as though he had refunded a large sum of money by accident. The victim was then contacted by someone claiming she could return the funds either by sending Bitcoin or handing over cash to a courier.
Becoming suspicious, the victim contacted authorities. Working with the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the woman coordinated a pickup on April 9. When the suspect arrived at her residence to collect $26,500 in cash, he was met by law enforcement and arrested.
Officials say the suspect is an Indian national currently living in California while seeking asylum in the U.S. He reportedly told investigators he flew to Chicago the night before and was instructed to pick up the money and possibly accompany the woman to her bank for additional funds.
Authorities believe the suspect has participated in similar schemes outside Wisconsin. He claimed his travel and lodging expenses were covered, and that he has yet to be paid for his role. He also said his orders came from relatives in India.
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Washington County Sheriff Martin Schulteis expressed concern over the suspect's asylum status, stating, 'It's deeply troubling when someone seeking asylum in our country is then accused of exploiting the very compassion and support offered to them—especially at the expense of our vulnerable elderly population.'
Federal agencies including Homeland Security Investigations and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are now involved in the case. No further details have been released.
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