ASHLAND - The borough police chief is warning the public to be wary of an email scam that purportedly comes from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
It is a ploy by scammers to get money and access to a computer.
Chief Adam J. Bernodin Jr. said a borough resident, who asked to remain anonymous, reported the computer scam to police July 21.
After opening an email, the computer froze and a message appeared stating that the FBI has seized the computer and wanted $200 to unlock it.
The resident did not follow the instructions and reported the incident instead to Ashland police. When Bernodin was made aware of the matter, he contacted the FBI.
Ashland police: Email scam contains reference to FBI - News - Republican Herald
It is a ploy by scammers to get money and access to a computer.
Chief Adam J. Bernodin Jr. said a borough resident, who asked to remain anonymous, reported the computer scam to police July 21.
After opening an email, the computer froze and a message appeared stating that the FBI has seized the computer and wanted $200 to unlock it.
The resident did not follow the instructions and reported the incident instead to Ashland police. When Bernodin was made aware of the matter, he contacted the FBI.
Ashland police: Email scam contains reference to FBI - News - Republican Herald