Pennridge Regional Police are warning residents to stay vigilant after a local victim was defrauded of $48,000 in a sophisticated scam earlier this month, part of a broader pattern of fraud incidents reported in recent days.
According to police, the victim, a resident of the 1100 block of Ridge Road, received a pop-up message while using a computer that appeared to be from Microsoft, prompting them to call a listed number. The victim was then told their money had been stolen by a foreign company and instructed to wire $48,000 to recover the funds.
After complying, they were contacted again by individuals claiming to be from the FBI, requesting additional money. The scheme was only uncovered after the victim attempted another transaction and was alerted by their bank, police said…