Quick-thinking Wildwood Officer Halts FDIC Phone Scam At A Local Bank - WPG Talk Radio 95.5 FM

During a routine walk-through at a Wildwood bank, the officer was alerted to suspicious circumstances involving a customer who had received a call from someone claiming to be an FDIC investigator.

The caller falsely accused bank employees of fraud and told the victim their account had been compromised, instructing them to withdraw a large sum of money and wait for a courier to collect it.

Scam Intervention

Recognizing the scam, the officer intervened before any money changed hands. Bank personnel discovered an unauthorized transfer between the victim's accounts and secured the compromised account.

Ongoing Investigation

The investigation into the scam is continuing. Wildwood Police are warning residents to be cautious of callers claiming to represent government agencies or financial institutions, particularly those instructing them to withdraw cash or hand money to couriers.

Anyone who believes they have been targeted by a similar scam should contact their bank and local police department immediately.