Scam Alert: Fake Cops and Gold Bars | Albany News

Albany News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 9, 2026 · 1m

A chilling new scam is targeting older adults with fake cybersecurity alerts and bogus police calls, tricking victims into handing over remote computer access—then pushing them to convert life savings into gold bars for courier pickup. Authorities warn: never call numbers from pop-ups or let strangers control your device. If you get a suspicious bank alert, hang up and verify through your bank’s official contact. When in doubt, talk to someone you trust—and report scams to the Attorney General’s office. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…