PSP: Elderly man scammed out of $20K after being told son needed bail
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) is seeking assistance with a case after an 88-year-old man was scammed out of tens of thousands of dollars.
The elderly man received a call Thursday, April 24, from a person claiming to be an attorney. The person told the man that his son was in jail and needed $20,000 in cash for bail. The caller then directed the man to meet them at a pharmacy in State College with the money.
The man later met a person at the location and described the person who called as an Asain Male, 6 feet tall, slim build and between 40-50 years old, according to PSP. The man was noted to be driving a silver Hyundai SUV. The elderly man handed over the $20,000 in cash during the meet-up.
Anyone with information or who witnessed the exchange is asked to contact PSP DuBois at 814-371-4652.
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