Woman receives fraudulent texts claiming bank issues, Hallandale Beach FL


A woman at the Beach Club near South Ocean Drive is receiving fraudulent text messages that claim to be from Wells Fargo, asking her to withdraw money. She says there is an ongoing FBI investigation and wants to file a report about the scam.
Audio|Source: Broward County Police and Sheriff
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Transcript:
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It occurred near South Ocean Drive at the Beach Club.
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(name withheld) is requested to make a report reference a false text message she keeps getting from Wells Fargo telling her to withdraw money.
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She says there is an ongoing FBI investigation
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because there's a subject trying to get caller to withdraw money.
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But she wants to follow a report.
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Location mentioned:
Near S Ocean Dr, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
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