Illinois Resident Loses $5,000 in Zelle Bank Scam
Illinois Resident Loses $5,000 in Zelle Bank Scam
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An Illinois resident reported a loss of $5,000 after falling victim to a Zelle bank scam. The individual received a spoof call from someone impersonating a Zelle representative from Huntington Bank, who convinced her to transfer funds under the guise of securing her bank account.
An Illinois resident has lost $5,000 after a spoof call led her to send money via Zelle under the guise of securing her bank account. Susie Allgood says she received a call from someone claiming to be from Zelle who works with Huntington Bank. The caller had her bank’s routing number and said she needed to transfer funds immediately to protect her account from fraudulent activity.