Between June 2 and June 8, 2023, several cases of grand larceny and related scams were reported in Smithtown, NY. Notably, a resident was scammed out of $15,000 under the pretense of fraud oversight by a fake Chase Bank representative. Other incidents included the theft of a vehicle part and a money wiring scam. These events underline the importance of community vigilance against rising fraudulent schemes.
The recent incidents in Smithtown highlight ongoing issues with scams, including a significant case of identity theft involving $15K and pressure to transfer funds.
A resident fell victim to a scam where a fraudster posed as a Chase Bank official, leading to a substantial financial loss through false urgency.
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