Don’t Fall for the Call! Glen Rock Police Warn of Spike in Bank Account Scams After 3 Close Calls

3 Scams in 4 Days! Glen Rock Residents Foil Chase Bank & Blue Foundry Phishing Attacks — But Others Lost $35K

the staff of  the Ridgewood blog

GLEN ROCK, NJ | October 16, 2025 – Glen Rock Police are issuing an urgent public safety advisory after three separate residents were targeted by sophisticated bank account scammers within a recent four-day period. While these three residents were sharp enough to avoid losing money, the incidents highlight a worrying surge in fraud targeting Bergen County.

Police are reminding residents that vigilance is their best defense against these increasingly aggressive and convincing attempts to steal banking information and life savings.

Three Near-Misses in Four Days

The reported scams illustrate the varied tactics used by financial criminals:

Date	Scam Type	Method Used	Outcome
Sept. 24	“Fraudulent Activity” Call	Caller impersonated a Chase Bank representative, claiming unauthorized account activity.	Resident checked account online, found no issues, and the caller immediately hung up. No money lost.
Sept. 25	Illegal Fund Transfer	Scammer attempted to transfer money from a Blue Foundry Bank checking account to a fraudulent outside account.	The bank’s digital department successfully contacted the victim to confirm the fraud before authorizing the transaction. No money lost.
Sept. 27	Phishing Email	An unsolicited email containing a suspicious link and contact phone numbers requested banking information.	Resident recognized the potential scam and contacted their bank directly to safeguard their accounts. No money lost.

Glen Rock police commended the quick thinking of these residents, whose caution prevented them from becoming victims. The Detective Bureau is actively investigating the fraudulent Blue Foundry Bank attempt.

A Stark Warning: The Cost of Falling Victim

The recent surge is particularly concerning given the significant losses incurred by other local residents. Police confirmed one recent, heartbreaking case where scammers convinced a Glen Rock victim to make two separate cash withdrawals exceeding $10,000 each, totaling $35,000.

In that case, the criminals escalated the threat by sending someone to the victim’s home to physically collect the money. It was only after a third suspicious call that the victim contacted police.

Essential Security Advice: What You Must Do

To protect yourself and your finances from these common scams, police strongly advise:

1. Never Give Information: Do not provide bank account numbers, PINs, passwords, or credit card details over the phone or via unsolicited email/text.
2. Verify the Source: If you receive a call claiming to be from your bank (e.g., Chase, Blue Foundry, Wells Fargo), hang up immediately. Call the number on the back of your debit/credit card or the official number listed on the bank’s website.
3. Treat Links as Suspicious: Never click on links in unsolicited emails asking for financial data. Instead, manually type your bank’s official URL into your browser.

If you believe you have been contacted by a scammer, contact the Glen Rock Police Department immediately to file a report.

 

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