Sophisticated banking spoof callers drain local customers' accounts, nearly fool ABC7 anchor

Source ABC Local
Original Load Date May 4, 2026, 11 p.m.
Last Updated May 4, 2026, 11 p.m.
Original URL https://abc7chicago.com/post/banking-spoof-scam-call-incidents-drain-chase-bank-huntington-customers-accounts-fool-abc7-chicago-anchor-rob-elgas/19039898/

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- The ABC7 I-Team is investigating sophisticated banking spoof calls that might fool you into draining your account. The calls are from fake banking officials or even fake law enforcement who claim they are protecting your money. The FBI calls this a growing problem where people are...