JEFFERSON/CLEARFIELD CO., Pa. (EYT) Area state police recently responded to multiple incidents of identify theft.
Reynoldsville Woman Scammed Out of $990.00
State Police in DuBois have released the details of an incident identity theft in Reynoldsville Borough, Jefferson County.
Police say a known 73-year-old Reynoldsville woman was scammed out of $990.00.
According to police, the victim received a message on Facebook from an unknown actor(s) stating she had won $90,000.00 and was requested to send Visa Gift Cards to the account prior to claiming the money.
The investigation is ongoing.
PSP DuBois responded to a residence along Allens Mills Road, in Warsaw Township, Jefferson County, in response to an identity theft to open a checking account around 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12.
The victims are listed as a 71-year-old man and a 64-year-old woman, both of Reynoldsville.
The investigation continues.
Identity Theft in Woodward Township
Police have released information regarding an identity theft in Woodward Township, Clearfield County.
According to Clearfield-based State Police, unknown suspect(s) proceeded to take a known victim’s identity in an unemployment scam around 12:32 a.m. on Monday, July 11.
The victim is listed as a 57-year-old Houtzdale man.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact PSP Clearfield at 814-857-3800.
State Police released the above reports on Monday, July 18, and Tuesday, July 19, 2022.
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