On this episode of Scam Squad we are proud to welcome back senior fraud specialist at Montecito bank and trust, Shawn Dyer.
Shawn reports on some reoccurring scams that target elders, specifically because the scammers use the US mail. Elders are more likely to be scammed via the USPS because young people most frequently use digital mail.
People are receiving letters, addressed to them according to their last names. The letters appear to be from a legitimate bank or financial institution. Specifically letters are sent from Los Angeles and marked with the insignia of the Bank of Singapore. It is evident that this is a phony letter because, although it is labeled Bank of Singapore, the letter provides a personal gmail email address as the customer service contact information. Any time you are sent a letter by an official organization, a legitimate notice will provide email addresses or contact phone numbers connected to the official organization itself.
To report a scam or if you believe you have been scammed, call Vicki Johnson at 805.568.2442
