Officials warn about scam that cost Unity Township woman $14K

CBS News Live

CBS News Pittsburgh Live

UNITY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – Officials are warning about a scam that cost a Unity Township woman £14,000.  The Westmoreland County district attorney’s office said the 74-year-old woman told troopers in January that she’d been contacted by an unknown man about her McAfee account. Officials said the man told her she was wrongfully credited £14,000 instead of £140.

She was told to transfer the money from her bank account into Bitcoin to return it. The woman said she withdrew £14,000 from her bank and was told to buy the Bitcoin from a kiosk at the Sunoco gas station on Lowry Avenue in Jeannette.  The district attorney’s office said she sent the receipt with her account number and other personal information to the man who contacted her and is now out £14,000. 

State police are warning people to never give out their personal information and never buy gift cards or send money electronically to someone you don’t know.

If it seems suspicious, hang up and call police.  

Thanks for reading CBS NEWS.

Create your free account or log in
for more features.

Tags:

aer-lingus listed on couponmatrix.ukthe-independent-pharmacy listed on couponmatrix.ukshoe-zone listed on couponmatrix.ukspinnaker-tower listed on couponmatrix.uktower-of-london listed on couponmatrix.ukvirtual-college listed on couponmatrix.uk
aer-lingus listed on couponmatrix.ukThe Republic of Ireland’s much-loved national carrier still evokes feelings of nostalgia among its regular client base. In recent years, though, it’s partly repositioned itself as a highly competitive low cost carrier. Your Aer Lingus promo code will help you save whether you travel within Europe without any extras, or go intercontinental with all the trimmings. A recent analysis saw Aer Lingus judged the safest budget airline in the world, proving that no matter how much they diversify, customers still come first.
the-independent-pharmacy listed on couponmatrix.ukInstead of wasting time waiting to see a GP, the Independent Pharmacy makes ordering treatments fast and simple. You’ll find common treatments for conditions like acne, hair loss, rosacea and hayfever, and you won’t even need to see a pharmacist! While delivery is free on orders over £40, you can also speed up the process by paying for express delivery. Either way, you’ll want to use an Independent Pharmacy discount code from Groupon to soothe all your ailments for less.
shoe-zone listed on couponmatrix.ukStock up on stylish footwear, with a huge selection of shoes available with Shoe Zone vouchers. The shoe retailer is one of the largest in the country, giving customers near-unrivalled choice when it comes to kitting out their feet. Groupon could do with some new kicks, and is helping you to get some too, with Shoe Zone discount codes.
spinnaker-tower listed on couponmatrix.ukEmirates Spinnaker Tower offers sky dining, panoramic views and a fun day out for the whole family - if you’re visiting Portsmouth then you’d better make time for this experience! With a Spinnaker Tower discount from you can reduce the price of your entry and get your wow factor without breaking the bank, so get online and book your tickets today. The Tower gives you sights like no other viewpoint in Britain!
tower-of-london listed on couponmatrix.ukA fortress, palace and prison all in one, the Tower of London is a fascinating place to visit and is an ideal stop on a family day out - with a Tower of London discount you’ll be able to access over 1,000 years of history for less! Find out what famous prisoners have spent some time here such as Guy Fawkes and Anne Askew and of course you can’t miss out taking a peek at the infamous Crown Jewels.
virtual-college listed on couponmatrix.ukReady to tackle learning and advance your career? Virtual College offer a wide range of courses that can help you with the next stage of life. Whether you’re looking for a change of career, or want to pick up a new skill, Virtual College could be the answer for you. Sign up with your Virtual College discount code and you can start studying without breaking the bank. Download today to get started, and reach your full potential.