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Dec 18, 2025

$1.3 Million Dollar Scam

      From WGAL:

A social security imposter scammed two Lancaster County residents out of $1.3 million, according to Pennsylvania State Police. 

Troopers said two 78-year-olds from Providence Township fell victim to a person who posed as a Social Security Administration employee.   

The unknown suspect told the victims that one of their Social Security numbers was compromised and they needed a new one, according to police. 

Investigators said the imposter gave the victims detailed instructions to liquidate their retirement assets, stealing a total of $1,328,652. 

The suspect used the money to purchase gold that was collected by unknown individuals as payment under the guise of purchasing a new Social Security number, according to police. …


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