Scammers Demand Gold Bars | Durham News

A nationwide scam targeting seniors is exploding, with crooks using fake Microsoft pop-ups to trick victims into calling and granting remote access to their devices. Once inside, scammers impersonate the U.S. Treasury or police, demanding payment in gold bars — a bizarre and devastating twist. The NYPD, working with Homeland Security, has been tracking this since May last year, recovering gold and helping victims after losses totaling over $100 million, including one case of $9 million stolen. Authorities warn: if you get a suspicious call or pop-up, hang up immediately — don’t engage. Stay safe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a094c9462ef14005