Crime & Safety

Woman Says Ex Trying to Blackmail Her, Freeze Her Bank Accounts

The victim says her ex-boyfriend works at Bank of America and allegedly said he wants $500 or he'll freeze her accounts.

 

A Roslindale resident told Boston Police that her ex-boyfriend, who works at a Bank of America, threatened to freeze her accounts, if she didn't deposit $500 into his account.

The victim reported the incident on Nov. 13, but that it occurred on Nov. 5, according to a Boston Police report.

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The victim told police she believes the suspect is in trouble with the IRS for tax evasion and is trying to draw her into it. She told police she's worried that the suspect will freeze her accounts due to his position at Bank of America. 

The victim said she has also contacted Bank of America and credit reporting agencies, according to a Boston Police report.

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