Recently, an ABC affiliate in the San Francisco Bay Area reported a heartbreaking story about a woman who had her entire life savings drained — money she had invested with Charles Schwab — in just minutes.
This scenario is happening repeatedly with banks, credit unions, and investment brokerages. Criminals are using advanced technology to convince you there’s an urgent problem with your account when there isn’t one.
Here is how this devastating scam works and, most importantly, the exact rule you must follow to protect your money.
The core strategy involves a thief contacting you and claiming to be an employee at your bank, credit union, or brokerage firm. They will alert you to a supposed “data leak” or suspicious activity on your account. Ironically, they are predicting the future — because they are the ones trying to steal your money.
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