Full Notification

Scam Alerts

Please be Vigilant

- On that day the victim went to Wal Mart and purchased $4,000 in gift cards; she provided the subject with the gift card numbers.

- The subject then requested her to open a new bank account to transfer money into the account for legal fees. The victim eventually noticed $10,000 missing from her account.

- Total Loss: $14,000
 

On June 23, 2017 the victim received a phone call from a male subject who represented himself as a "Malware Protection Agent."

- Suspect told the victim she is receiving a $250 rebate and requested the victim’s bank info.

- The victim talked to the male several times between July 23 - 28. On July 28th, she noticed $20,000 missing from her bank account.

*****

Please be wary of unsolicited calls, emails received, etc. Never provide your personal information to an unsolicited caller or unconfirmed internet contact. If you have been a victim of a scam or fraud, please call the Redondo Beach Police Department at (310) 379-2477.