Recently, the Ventura Police Department (VPD) took a report of an incident involving an elderly female who had been scammed out of nearly $6,000 by an individual offering to help repair her vehicle.
On August 31, 2011, at approximately 11:15 a.m., the suspect made contact with the victim at her residence and told her he could repair her damaged vehicle. After gaining the victim's trust the suspect drove the victim to her bank where approximately $6,000 was withdrawn and given to the suspect.
While en-route back to the victim's residence the suspect asked to be dropped off at a nearby shopping mall and told the victim he would meet her back at her residence. The victim then drove home and awaited the arrival of the suspect however, the suspect never returned.
During the investigation it was learned that another individual who lives in the same mobile home park had also been visited by the suspect earlier in the day with a very similar story however, the individual did not fall for the scam.
We are issuing this press release in the event anyone may have information about the incident and also to advise community members to be aware of incidents and potential fraudulent scams such as these.
We want to remind the community:
-Please be vigilant and immediately report any and all suspicious activity to VPD at 805-650-8010 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 805-650-8010 end_of_the_skype_highlighting (24 hr. non-emergency number) or 911 in the event of an emergency.
-Report suspicious subjects knocking at your front door and all solicitors and individuals that appear, or act, suspicious in nature.
-Never let anyone into your home who you do not know or trust.
Scams such as these often prey upon the elderly in order to gain their trust. Please take the time to speak with your elderly parents, friends, and neighbors about scams and frauds and to never provide personal information, or money, to individuals they do not know or trust.
SOURCE: The Ventura
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