"The victim had been sending gift cards to a scammer who was posing as the former New England Patriots quarterback, police say."
"The Federal Trade Commission classifies schemes like this as 'imposter scams,' in which fraudsters pose as trusted figures and may manipulate caller ID information."
"To avoid falling victim, the FTC advises never sending money or gift cards to someone you don't know, being wary of anyone who urges you to move money to 'protect' it."
Bridgewater police reported a scam where a family was defrauded by an individual posing as Tom Brady. The incident occurred on March 23, prompting police to warn residents. The victim sent gift cards to the scammer, who was not identified. Authorities provided guidance to prevent further losses. The Federal Trade Commission categorizes such schemes as 'imposter scams,' where fraudsters impersonate trusted figures. To avoid scams, the FTC advises against sending money or gift cards to unknown individuals and being cautious of unexpected messages.
Read at Boston.com
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