Forest County Woman Scammed Out of Nearly $22K By Person Claiming to Be Lawyer

Joanne Bauer

Joanne Bauer

Published April 26, 2022 4:30 am
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HARMONY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Forest County woman was recently scammed out of $21,800.00 by an individual who claimed to be a lawyer.

According to Marienville-based State Police, the incident occurred sometime between 2:23 p.m. on March 29, 2022, and 9:00 p.m. on April 1, 2022.

Police say an unknown actor, claiming to be an attorney, called a 77-year-old West Hickory woman and related that her granddaughter was in jail after a traffic accident and needed money for several different fees.

Police say $21,800.00 was stolen.

The investigation continues.

The public asked if you get a call and are unsure of the validity to call PSP Marienville at 814-927-5253.

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