Crime & Safety
93-Year-Old Woman Nearly Swindled out of $14k in Pigeon Drop Scam
With the help of police and vigilant bank employees, the woman did not become a victim.
A 93-year-old woman was nearly swindled out of $14,000 after she was approached by a woman who said she would share a large amount of found money in exchange for a good-faith payment.
It started in Ewing when Carolyn Parker, 55, of Houston, approached the woman at just before 3 p.m. May 29 and told her that she had found a large amount of money and was willing to split her good fortune in exchange for a good-faith fee.
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The victim agreed and the two went to the PNC Bank in Ewing. However, the bank, sensing a problem, refused her request and red flagged the account. When the women then tried a similar withdrawal at PNC Bank on Quakerbridge Road, they were denied again.
The Lawrence Township Police became involved when the victim's family couldn't reach her.
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Parker was later charged with attempted theft by deception and committed to Mercer County Corrections Center on $70,000 bail.
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