The Fourth Squad reports the arrest of a Brooklyn man for an “Elder Scam” that occurred on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 9:00 am in Hewlett.
According to Detectives, a 90- year-old female victim received a phone call from an unknown male claiming to be from the Federal Trade Commission. The unknown male convinced the victim that her identity and social security number had been compromised and needed to withdraw and hand deliver $10,000. The victim complied. The following day the male subject contacted the elderly victim again and requested additional funds. The victim then realized she was being scammed and notified police.
After an extensive investigation, detectives located the Defendant Zugen Jiang, 28, of 627 46th Street and placed him under arrest without incident.
Defendant Zugen Jiang is charged with Grand Larceny 3rd Degree. He will be arraigned on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.
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 frauds.