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Description

Scammer called victim from 616-229-0481 and purported to be from credit union fraud department, investigating illicit transactions. Obtained debit card number and card PIN. Convinced victim to place debit card in mailbox for bank fraud pick-up, promising replacement card will be dropped off. Offender went to local big box store and conducted two transactions totaling over $1,700 in less than 30 minutes of obtaining debit card.

Dollars Lost

$1700

Targeted Person's Location

MI, USA - 49441

Scammer Information
Scammer location logo

MUSKEGON, MI

Mail logo

Unknown Email

Mobile logo

(616) 229-0481

Web logo

Unknown URL

Scam Type

Credit Cards

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Business name

Lake Michigan Credit Union

Date Reported

October 6, 2025

Scam ID

1074687


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