Crime & Safety
'FBI Agent' Scams Delco Business, Manager: Pennsylvania State Police
According to Pennsylvania State Police, a scammer posing as an FBI agent was able to steal money from a Delco business and its manager.
CONCORD TOWNSHIP, PA — A scammer posing as a member of the FBI was able to steal money from a Delaware County business and its manager, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
The incident happened on March 3 at Trail Creek Outfitters in Concord Township.
A scammer called the business and spoke to the store's manager, 35, police said.
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The scammer told the manager to go to Giant and buy Green Dot Money Pak gift cards totaling $1,845.80, as well as to send the scammer $880 directly via CashApp to the account $BigMomma4120 (stansmom).
The victim did send the scammer $880 and the gift cards, police said.
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Anyone who has information should contact Pennsylvania State Police in Media at 484-840-1000.
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