Full Notification

Morgan Hill, CA – The Morgan Hill Police Department (MHPD) is alerting the community following two separate elder financial fraud cases reported on July 23, 2025. Thanks to swift action by MHPD officers and detectives, one suspect was arrested during a coordinated enforcement operation, and $15,000 was successfully recovered in the second case before it could be lost.

Case #1 –$30K Phishing Email Scheme
An elderly Morgan Hill resident reported that their computer displayed a pop-up message claiming it had been hacked. The message instructed the victim to send money to “fix the issue.” Over several transactions, the victim sent nearly $30,000 — including a $20,000 cash handoff during an in-person meeting.

After recognizing the scam, the victim contacted MHPD. Detectives intervened and worked with the victim to arrange a follow-up meeting with the suspect. On July 24, during that meeting, MHPD detectives arrested the suspect without incident.

The suspect was booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail on multiple felony charges:

• PC 182(a) – Criminal Conspiracy
• PC 368(a) – Elder Abuse
• PC 532(a) – Theft by False Pretenses

Case #2 – $15K “FBI” Scam Call
Later that same day, a second elderly victim received a phone call from a person posing as an FBI agent. The caller claimed the victim was under investigation and instructed them to withdraw $24,000 from multiple local banks and ship a portion of it—$15,000—to an out-of-state address.

The victim complied but later became suspicious and contacted MHPD. Officers responded immediately and, through urgent coordination with the shipping company, were able to intercept the package and recover the full $15,000. Public Awareness Message
The Morgan Hill Police Department urges residents—particularly seniors and their families—to stay alert. Scammers frequently impersonate legitimate government agencies and use fear and urgency to manipulate victims into sending money.

Important Reminders for Our Community:

• Government agencies like the FBI, IRS, or local law enforcement will never demand money via phone, email, or shipping.
• Never share personal or financial information with unsolicited callers or messages.
• If it feels suspicious, it probably is. Trust your instincts and check with a family member or law enforcement.
• Talk to elderly loved ones about these common scams to help prevent future victimization.

If you believe you or someone you know is being targeted by a scam, call the Morgan Hill Police Department immediately at (408) 779-2101.