By Kelsey Durham
The 111th Precinct continues to warn of an ongoing Green Dot money card phone scam that has recently made its way through the borough.
Police said callers pose as an agency and ask for money, telling the person that they owe money on a bill or that a family member is in trouble.
A caller tries to convince the victim to purchase a Green Dot pay card and load money onto it before cashing it out and stealing the value.
The NYPD was asking the public to be cautious of callers who ask for money. Anyone with information is asked to contact their local precinct or the NYPD Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-800-577-TIPS.
Reach reporter Kelsey Durham at 718-260-4573 or by e-mail at kdurham@cnglocal.com.
