Prince George's County Police Warn of Growing Bank Text Scam Involving Crypto and Gift Card Thefts, Costing Victims $95,000

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Published Apr 16, 2025, 04:33 PM

The Prince George's County Police Department has issued a warning about a growing bank text scam that has already cost victims a combined $95,000. The scam begins with a text message that appears to come from the victim's bank, warning of potential fraud on their account. The text prompts the victim to call a provided phone number, where they are then convinced to withdraw their money and deposit it into a cryptocurrency ATM, a traditional ATM, or purchase gift cards, after which the scammers steal the funds. The police received three reports of this scam last week. In addition to the bank text scam, other scams have been reported across different regions. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has warned of an uptick in toll text scams in the Brazos Valley, where scammers impersonate toll agencies to demand immediate payment. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has also issued reminders that it will never send texts or emails requesting immediate toll payments, urging residents to report such requests to the Florida Attorney General's Office at 1-866-9-NO-SCAM or 1-866-966-7226. Further scams include the Petersburg Sheriff's Office warning about scam calls posing as deputies, and South Hadley police alerting residents to a court fine phone scheme. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has also issued a phishing scam warning, emphasizing that the state does not operate toll roads. Additionally, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has highlighted relationship investment scams that begin with simple texts or direct messages, leading to fraudulent investment opportunities. Victims or those with information about these scams are encouraged to contact the Prince George's County Police Department's Financial Crimes Unit at 301-516-1464, or use the anonymous tip line at 1-866-411-TIPS or visit www.pgcrimesolvers.com.

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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

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Relationship investment scams can start with a simple text or DM. Scammers try to form a friendship with you—before offering a phony investment opportunity. Once the bait is taken, they vanish, along w/ your money. Talk about a bad friend. Learn more: https://t.co/0p52dbDwzE https://t.co/5bzV1Jxnxo

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Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Director Bradley C. Wieferich has issued a phishing scam warning, reminding Michiganders that the state does not operate toll roads. https://t.co/rY3ws8AsXW

FOX 5 DC

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The Prince George's County Police Department is warning residents about a bank text scam. https://t.co/MKxR5SBX2b

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