Brooklyn Mother Says She Lost Over $10,000 to Fraudster Posing as Bank Representative 

A Brooklyn woman lost over $10,000 after a fraudster posing as a Chase bank representative convinced her to transfer funds. Professor Justin Cappos explained that data breaches have given criminals access to more personal information, making scams more convincing. "They might know things like your policy number, where you live, your Social Security number," Cappos said. With AI tools, bad actors can now conceal phone numbers and accents while avoiding grammar errors that once raised red flags. Experts advise checking accounts on verified websites and using official phone numbers on debit and credit cards to contact financial institutions.