A local woman is out $4600 after a bank scam. The woman was called on Tuesday by a man claiming to be conducting a bank audit at her bank. The woman was instructed to withdraw $4600, claiming it is for a sick relative. The man met her outside of the bank, where she handed him the money. He later called her and told her she did a good job, and they'd keep her updated on the investigation. Police say it was a scam and the woman is out a significant amount of money. They're advising other residents not to fall for the con. The suspect is described as white male, in his 50's. He has a thin build, is clean shaven and has dark hair. He was wearing a dark blue shirt, a vest, and a brown felt hat. Police are also warning again about an increase in calls related to the Microsoft scam. This is where the caller claims to be from Windows or Microsoft, wanting to look at a virus on your computer. If you follow their instructions, they end up gaining remote access to your computer, and potentially personal information. The caller tells you that these are of significant concern and offers to refer you to a ?technician? who could fix the problem?for a fee and will require remote access to your computer. At this point, you?re offered a number of solutions that seem to make perfect sense. Depending on the intent of the particular scammer involved, the ?technician? might: -Install an antivirus program on your computer, typically the kind that you can download for free from reputable companies and charge up to $250 for the service. -Ask for your credit card details but install nothing. Your details might then be sold to other parties or used for fraudulent purposes. -Install malware on your computer?this enables your computer to be controlled remotely for other illegal and harmful activities. -Access and steal personal and financial details from your computer. Police advise the public to hang up if you get a call from someone claiming to be from Windows or Microsoft.
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