Woman, 82, Lost $25K In Great Neck Phone Scam: Police

GREAT NECK, NY — Nassau County police are investigating a phone scam that cost an elderly Great Neck woman $25,000, according to a news release.

Police said the 82-year-old victim received a phone call around 5 p.m. on March 31 from someone claiming to be a Chase Bank employee. The unknown suspect instructed the victim to go to her local bank branch and deliver $25,000 to a Coinhub ATM in order to reverse a fraudulent charge.

Once the victim transferred the money, the suspect asked her to withdraw another $39,000, police said. At that time, the victim became suspicious of fraud and notified police.

The investigation is ongoing, police said.

Anyone with information about the scam is asked to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 800-244-TIPS or to call 911. Callers will remain anonymous.