An elderly woman was tricked into transferring a large sum of money into an overseas bank account by scammers, according to SA Police.
Between 12 and 18 July, scammers pretended to represent a retail outlet, ANZ bank security, even a police officer to gain control of the woman's bank account. The woman, from the eastern suburbs, was told that someone had tried to access her account and was tricked into transferring her money to a bank account in London.
The investigation into the fraud is ongoing.
The message from Police is always to check the bona fides of anyone who contacts you regarding financial transactions, particularly involving large sums of money.
Please talk to people in your family and community about the risk of scams – particularly those who may be less tech-savvy or who would be vulnerable to this type of threat.
For more information on scam prevention, including hints and tips, visit the SCAMwatch website at www.scamwatch.gov.au
