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Ohio Man Lost $20K to FBI Scam | Columbus News
A central Ohio man lost $20,000 after scammers impersonated FBI agents, using fear and fake documents to trick him into wiring money—claiming his credit card was used illegally and he was under investigation. They pressured him to install a “secure” app, demand secrecy, and threaten arrest if he contacted anyone else. He even coached him on how to lie to his bank, pretending to start a clothing business. Now, he’s warning others: these scams prey on fear and urgency—and the FBI says they’ll never ask you to send money. If you get a call from “law enforcement,” verify it. Scammers are getting…
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