Phishing bank scam dupes Golden couple out of $137K
466,002
Published 2024-02-01
» Subscribe to FOX31 on YouTube: bit.ly/2PntEm4
» Watch more FOX31 videos: bit.ly/3vIWTjd
Visit our homepage: kdvr.com/
Download the FOX31 App: kdvr.com/apps
Subscribe to our newsletters: kdvr.com/newsletters
FOX31 on Facebook: facebook.com/fox31denver
FOX31 on Twitter: twitter.com/kdvr
FOX31 on Instagram: instagram.com/fox31denver
FOX31 KDVR is your source for news, weather, and sports in Denver and throughout Colorado. We're always covering the latest breaking news 24/7. We bring you Problem Solvers investigations; news stories dedicated to military members, veterans and their families through Serving Those Who Serve; and we cover our state's unique and changing forecast with Pinpoint Weather.
#News #Colorado #FOX31
All Comments (21)
-
I bet if Chase accidentally paid some one $137k they would find the account real quick.
-
If anyone ever contacts you claiming to be the bank with a "problem", just tell them you will go into the branch to fix it. They will then come up with a reason why you shouldn't and try to create a sense of alarm and hurry. That is the universal tell.
-
You can Clearly tell that Strong widget is tired of playing nice guy. You can see the Anger and frustration towards these scumbags in his eyes. STRONG WIDGET I support you 100%. You are doing AWESOME work. Never give up. This is the kind of recovery agent that should get a tv show. National Platform to show the scammers their days are numbered. Thank you for what you do…
-
He contacted the bank, and found there was no problem, then went back to the scam text. 🤷♀️
-
The guy getting frustrated at the Chase Fraud department, because they didn't have any record of the conversation should have been the red flag, but his emotions lead him to make bad decisions.
-
People should note that banks will never ask for your password. If they do, go to them physically.
-
Never ever ever share your password, passcode, or anything else. Banks regularly tell you never to share this. They mean it.
-
This was legitimately so wholesome. You can tell at the ending of getting Your money back that it Wasn't scripted at all when Strongwidget proposed.... This warmed my heart today! Congratulations Guys! So Happy for y'all!
-
Whenever I get a phone call from a person who sounds Indian, I just hang up. Never got scammed in my entire life using this golden rule.
-
Sometimes it's worth taking the time to drive to the bank. Period.
-
So he reaches out directly to his branch and Chase not once but twice and they tell him all is ok, yet he still talked to the scammers. Very sad!
-
I never answer my phone unless I know who’s calling and I never answer strange text messages
-
Reminds me of a few weeks ago Bank of America called me and said that a business account was set up in my name, but yet when I asked my name they didn't know, so i laughed and hung up.
-
His mistake was he went back and replied to the text after speaking with the bank. That got the scammer to call him. If he would have left the text alone, it would have been ok. It’s scary how these scams are getting more and more elaborate.
-
I keep my money in multiple different bank accounts with different banks just in case something happens to one of them.
-
mad respect for him.. i can't even imagine the physical and emotional toll this challenge would put on a person. no doubt this is the best pro on youtube!!! Been watching Strong widget for about 2 years now and to see his growth is still good to accept, hes so humble and normal it’s almost like hes been on YouTube his whole life..,..
-
I commend this couple for sharing their unfortunate story. A story that most people would've probably been too embarrassed or ashamed to share. Thank you for that! The more we hear about this, the more people it will help from becoming victims.
-
I've gotten text like that, I'd seen YouTube videos regarding these exact scams, do Not ever reply to these texts...Ever.
-
This spoofing phone numbers must be fixed.
-
Mad respect for saying yes bro. sometimes opportunities present themself and you Gotta take them. i am kind of a Strongwidget fan, but this recovery was a great message. you both already won For participating!
