Gage County law officers investigating fraud involving bank transfer

BEATRICE – Gage County law officers say an Adams resident may have lost nearly $30,000 in an internet fraud scheme. 

An investigator with the Gage County Sheriff’s Office says the victim had been deceived by a suspect who claimed to be from a reputable internet technology company….who convinced the victim to download an app onto a tablet.  That allowed the suspect to access financial information.

The investigator says the suspect had the app appear as if $30,000 has been accidentally transferred to the victim’s bank account….and requested a return of $29,550.   The victim apparently complied, by a bank wire transfer.

The victim later because suspicious, contacting the Gage County Sheriff’s Office and the victim’s bank.  The funds had already been transferred electronically to a bank in California.  Local bank officials were attempting to halt payment and transfer of the money.

Gage County law officers urge people to use extreme caution and avoid granting access to financial, personal confidential information.  If you are concerned you may have encountered or been the victim of a fraudulent scheme, contact a family member, trusted financial professional or local law enforcement.