Key Biscayne police have turned to the FBI for help as residents continue to fall victim to scammers. The latest local victim: a 74-year-old woman was swindled out of nearly $1 million, according to police.
But as investigations rarely recover funds, police have also begun to hold seminars to educate residents on how to protect themselves.
“I think the underlying message is to always verify. Never do anything over the phone. Big transactions should be handled at a legitimate place of business like banks or money management firms,” Police Chief Frank Sousa said Tuesday…