New Scam Has People Getting Tricked Into Robbing Banks
Every week it seems there’s a different scam we’re hearing about and this week there’s a new one that has people getting tricked into robbing banks.
Scammers are the lowest of the low. I particularly hate the ones that target those most vulnerable like the elderly. But anyone can become a victim if you’re not careful. Every week it seems we’re hearing about new scams. I recently heard about one in Naples that has scammers calling people telling them they missed jury duty. They are them told that unless they pay with cash or gift cards they’ll be arrested. The mention of payment with gift cards is usually a dead giveaway, but some people don’t know better and this is how the fraudsters pull it off.
The new scam of the week has people getting tricked into robbing banks. You may be scratching your head thinking, how this could be? Believe me, I was too. But let’s just say it’s taking advantage of people’s kindness.
How does the scam where people are being tricked into robbing banks work?
According to KETV, how it starts is with a job posting on Craigslist. The scammer asks for help with an elderly family member. So housework, shopping and running errands..like a trip to the bank. What happens next, or at least what happened with one woman in Omaha, is that when she went to the bank and put the account holder on the phone with the teller, they said that it was robbery. The woman was given the cash and she left, thinking it was a normal withdrawal. So in this case it was the bank that was robbed, not an individual. Thankfully the woman wasn’t charged because she didn’t steal the money intentionally. However, if the scammer is caught, they will be.
But the other way this is happening is that the scammer will ask the person they hired for their bank info so they can direct deposit pay for the errand. Instead, they’ll steal their money.
While these scams have been pulled in Nebraska and Maine, you never know if it will make its way here to Florida. Sometimes the scams seem obvious, but scammers are getting sneaky, so it’s always good to be aware and diligent so it doesn’t happen to you.
5 Travel Hacks For Your Next Flight Out of Southwest Florida
Exploring new places is a favorite summer past time. However, flying is not always easy. There are many reasons. For starters, flights are packed and overhead bin space is at a premium. And don’t get me started on baggage fees. To help you out, here are a few summer travel hacks for your next flight on this TikTok Tuesday.
If you are on social media, your feeds are probably full of friends’ vacation photos. In addition, prolific posters love to share tips ranging from best ways to get upgraded on a flight to best ways to fit that extra pair of shoes in your carry on, and everything in between.
RSW was not busy coming home yesterday but it was leaving. Good to know some of these travel hacks for flying.
Travel Hacks
I just returned from a trip, and have more still to come this summer. I’ve been paying close attention to these videos. Every now and then I get some great new ideas. Also, there are some oldies but goodies that are sometimes forgotten about. I’ve gathered the top five videos that crossed my feed while sitting in the airport yesterday and posted them here. Perhaps one or two will help you with your upcoming travel.
It is not necessary to have a TikTok account to view these. I did the leg work work with mine. Scroll down and hit the arrow to play. It is that easy. In addition, they are all office friendly as well. Who knows, you might learn something new or one might inspire an even better idea that you can in turn share. Please enjoy these summer travel hacks for your next flight. Safe travels, wherever you are heading this season.
Now if there were just an app teaching some fliers how to be more courteous….
