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GRAND ISLAND — Law enforcement is investigating after a victim of a scam sent over $4,000 to a Caribbean country from August to October.
According to the Grand Island Police Department, a 83-year-old woman is believed to have unwittingly sent $4,700 to a scammer over the past several months.
The funds are believed to have been forwarded to Jamacia during this time period.
The woman was contacted and advised of the scam.
“Scammers are growing smarter and finding new ways to use technology to take advantage of Nebraskans. The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office will be issuing a recurring video series on our YouTube channel known as “Consumer Alerts.” According to the Nebraska AG office.
“As scammers develop more sophisticated schemes, staying informed is the best defense. Free resources are available to consumers at ProtectTheGoodLife.Nebraska.gov. Consumers can also call the Consumer Affairs Response Team at 402-471-2682 for assistance,” per the AG office.
