Police are warning Coconut Creek residents about a phone scam in which callers pose as Social Security Administration agents to trick victims into handing over cash.
The Coconut Creek Police Department issued a scam alert Tuesday after an 85-year-old woman in the city reported being targeted. According to police, the scammer told the woman she was under investigation for identity theft, even sending her a fake photo of a Social Security Administration badge.
The caller instructed her to withdraw a large sum of cash from her bank and hand it over for “safekeeping” during the so-called investigation. She refused, recognizing the call as fraudulent.
Police said no legitimate government agency would ever call residents unexpectedly and demand money.
“For you, we want the same results,” police said. “If you get a similar call, just hang up.”
Authorities urge anyone who receives a suspicious call to report it to Coconut Creek Police at their non-emergency line at 954-973-6700.
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