The Fifth Squad reports the Arrest of a Staten Island man for a Grand Larceny/ Elder Scam that occurred on Monday, June 24, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. in Elmont.
According to Detectives, a 77-year-old male while inside his Elmont residence using his computer, received a prompt to call a phone number. He called and spoke to an unknown male claiming to work for the Federal Reserve. The subject instructed the victim that he needed to withdraw all of his money from his bank account pending an investigation. The victim withdrew a total of $47,000 in cash and two unknown male subjects picked it up. The victim received numerous phone calls from different numbers following up with him which caused him to believe it was a scam and called 911.
The first subject is described as a male Hispanic approximately 5’5” tall with an average build.
The second subject is described as a male Black approximately 5’10” tall with a thin build.
On Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. the male victim received additional phone calls from the same male requesting an additional $10,000.00 in cash and stated a representative will come to his home to pick up the money. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Lin Qiu, 46, of 4787 Hylan Boulevard.
Defendant Lin Qiu is being charged with Attempted Grand Larceny 3rd Degree and Grand Larceny 3rd Degree. He will be arraigned on Friday, June 28, 2024 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.
The investigation is ongoing.
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 fraud.
Detectives request anyone with information on the above crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.