The Chicago FBI office warns residents about fraud via e-mail after a retired couple lost several thousand dollars.
According to the FBI representative Garrett Wheel, the couple received e-mail message supposedly from the FBI. The letter said that they are accused of money laundering and financial terrorism. «The FBI» gave retirees 24 hours to resolve the issue, otherwise they threatened to lay charges.
Instead contact the police, an elderly Chicago residents was transferred to the scammers thousands of dollars.
«The FBI does not send emails about what you are accused of committing a crime, and never requires money,» said Kroon.
Everyone who receives a suspicious email, please inform the website: IC3.GOV. It’s a site controlled by the FBI, where people can leave messages about cyber crimes.
