Two charged in theft of elderly Lancaster County woman through elaborate phone scam

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Two charged in theft of elderly Lancaster County woman through elaborate phone scam
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Two New York men are facing multiple charges after allegedly posing as law enforcement to scam a 78-year-old Lancaster County resident.

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Two New York men are facing multiple charges after allegedly posing as law enforcement to scam an elderly Lancaster County woman.

The Strasburg Borough Police Department made contact with the 78-year-old victim who stated she received a call on her cell phone from someone identifying themselves as a member of the DEA's Office. The individual allegedly told the victim that her social security number was used in the commission of narcotics dealing, money laundering and that the victim would be charged.

Strasburg Borough Police Department Chief Nick Ferretti notified Lancaster County Detectives, who then became involved in the investigation and intercepted a phone call on Sept. 21 from the defendants to the victim arranging another meet-up on September 22.

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