A Queens man for allegedly perpetrating an Elder Scam that occurred in Baldwin last month.
On June 25 at 4 p.m., a 73-year-old man received a phone call informing him that his bank account and Social Security number had been compromised. The victim was instructed that he needed to withdraw his funds from the bank to safeguard his money. The victim complied, went to the bank and withdrew $40,000.
The victim then met with the unknown male in a parking on Grand Avenue and handed over the money. A short time later, the victim realized he had been scammed and immediately contacted the police. After an extensive investigation, Junkai Chen, 35, of Fresh Meadows, was placed under arrest without incident.
Police charged Chen with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree. He was arraigned on July 29 at First District Court in Hempstead.
The Nassau County Police Department urges the community to be on alert and to remind vulnerable family members, friends and neighbors about potential scams or frauds. If you feel you may have been a victim, please contact the Nassau County Fraud and Forgery Section at (516) 573-2815 or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.