If you are quick to lend a helping hand to someone in need, you might want to think twice.
Police are seeing a scam in Bellevue that preys on good Samaritans, and it’s similar to one that’s been happening for years.
It begins with a driver being flagged down by someone who claims to be out of gas or is in some other dilemma, according to Bellevue Police. The suspect offers jewelry in exchange for the victim going to an ATM and withdrawing a large amount of cash. The scammer exchanges phone numbers with the victim and promises they’ll pay back the money as soon as they get to their destination.This isn’t the first time we’ve reported on this kind of scam.that’s been reported from California to Canada since 2018.
Typically, a well-dressed family with small children in an expensive rental will desperately flag down people along freeways, saying their money and credit cards were stolen and now they’re stranded and need help.Just like in the Bellevue scams, the jewelry turns out to be fake.
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