BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo Police Department has raised concerns regarding an ongoing scam targeting elderly residents in the area.
Victims are receiving phone calls from individuals posing as relatives in police custody, citing a car accident as the cause for their detention.
They then request assistance with legal fees, generally around $15,000.
The unsuspecting recipient is advised to place the cash in an envelope and utilize car services, such as Uber or Lyft, to deliver the funds, usually to locations several counties away.
The Police Department advises residents to exercise caution with unsolicited calls demanding money, even if the caller claims to be a relative. Residents who encounter such suspicious calls are asked to dial 911 immediately.