January 29, 2024 By Sergiu Gatlan
Today, the FBI warned about courier services being used to collect money and valuables from victims of tech support and government impersonation scams.
This public service announcement follows a surge of reports regarding criminals using couriers to collect cash or precious metals like gold or silver from victims (many senior citizens) whom the scammers instructed to sell their valuables.
"The FBI is warning the public about scammers instructing victims, many of whom are senior citizens, to liquidate their assets into cash and/or buy gold, silver, or other precious metals to protect their funds," the FBI said. "Criminals then arrange for couriers to meet the victims in person to pick up the cash or precious metals."