The Perfect Scam

Scam Declined: How Bank Employees Stopped a Scam

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Nov 21, 2025
In this enlightening discussion, Dwight and Dodie Thomas recount their frantic efforts to save their mother, Linda, from a manipulative scammer posing as an FTC official. They share how attentive bank employees foiled the scam by questioning suspicious transactions and safeguarding Linda's funds. Jalene Gunther from AARP introduces the BankSafe initiative, emphasizing how training bank staff can prevent financial exploitation. Together, they highlight the importance of family communication and protective measures to combat scammers.
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ANECDOTE

Scam Uses Authority And Secrecy

  • Linda received a call from a man claiming to be the Federal Trade Commission who said her Social Security number was compromised.
  • He instructed her to stay quiet and prepare $25,000 to help catch a criminal, which set the scam in motion.
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Bank Staff Questioned The Wire Request

  • Linda tried to wire money at a bank branch and a teller escalated to a manager and asked questions.
  • The assistant manager researched the recipient and delayed the transaction, which prevented the wire.
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Interbranch Communication Raised The Alarm

  • Dodie was in a different branch when the manager alerted her that Linda's account had suspicious activity flagged.
  • The manager had been communicating with other branches after tellers noticed unusual withdrawal attempts.
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