Santa Ana – The Orange County District Attorney is warning the public about the “dropped a $20 bill scheme” which has cost victims an estimated $40,000 in California.
This criminal scheme involves a thief pretending to find dropped cash and offering to return it to the victim at grocery stores. When the victim opens their wallet, they may never notice that their ATM/debit card is missing or that the thief watched them key their PIN number at the register line.
Do not write your PIN on your ATM card. Cover the number pad when you punch in your debit card PIN. Do not take out your wallet in front of strangers. Travel with a trusted friend or family member.
Here’s a plain text summary of the penalties for suspects involved in the “dropped a $20” scam in California:…