If somebody contacts you claiming to be a relative in another country and in trouble with the law, local police are warning: use caution.
Today, according to police, a Batavia resident received just such a call and went to Tops Market with the intention to wire a significant amount of money to this "relative" in Lima, Peru (or claiming to be in Lima, Peru).
Alert employees at Tops were aware of the scam and suggested the resident contact Batavia PD.
A police investigation revealed the actual relative was safe and not in police custody.
The Batavia PD is encouraging residents to be wary of anyone requesting bail money via a Western Union wire transfer.
Surprised that this
Surprised that this individual did not already hear about this scam. It is several years old.