Martin County, FL – Martin County Sheriff’s Office detectives successfully intercepted a vehicle carrying $17,000 that had been fraudulently taken from a local victim, according to the Florida Sheriffs Association. Deputies said the scammers, posing as FBI agents, convinced the victim to withdraw the cash and send it through a rideshare driver to a drop-off location.
According to the sheriff’s office, the scammer used a spoofed Chase Bank phone number to convince the victim that their account had been compromised. Believing the caller, the victim followed instructions to “secure” the money in a new account—sending the funds via Uber before realizing it was a scam.
Working with West Palm Beach Police and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Martin County deputies were able to track down the rideshare vehicle before the scammers intercepted the cash. All $17,000 was safely recovered and returned to the victim.
Investigators say arrests have not yet been made, but they emphasize this rare success highlights how quickly such schemes unfold. Authorities warn residents to be cautious of any caller instructing them to withdraw or hand over money for “security reasons.”
Law enforcement and banks will never ask for cash transfers to verify an account. Anyone receiving suspicious calls should hang up immediately and contact their bank directly.
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