TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – The Traverse City Police Department is warning people, especially senior citizens, to please be aware of scams. Officials say a 91-year-old Traverse City man is out nearly $77,000.
The victim was using his computer when a message, claiming to be from Microsoft, popped up on the screen. The message stated child pornography had been detected on the computer and gave him a number to call.
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Upon calling, he was transferred to someone pretending to be a police officer, who told the victim he would have to pay the money or he would be prosecuted for 15 to 30 years in prison. The victim wired the money.
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