Elderly man robbed of almost $10k after scammer steals bank cards and shops in Chadstone
An elderly Melbourne man has been fleeced of almost $10,000 after answering a phone call from a scammer.
The 94-year-old Mount Waverley man was asked to give his bank details over the phone by a person purporting to be from a telecommunications company on September 19.
The scammer also advised the man to leave his bank cards in a letterbox, telling him they could be reissued later.
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The thief also tried to buy $4500 worth of electronics at another store in Chadstone and attempted to withdraw money at several ATMs, but all transactions were declined.
On Friday, police released images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.
In the video, he is wearing a brown Kathmandu puffer, black pants and black sneakers.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
Originally published on 7NEWS
