Paramus Mom Cons a Con Artist

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Paramus NJ, according to Paramus police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg , A scam artist who demanded $15,000 from a Paramus mom to bail her daughter out of jail, was lured into a trap by the mother she tried to con.

What is a “Bail scam”, according to the FTC , the scammer may already know a lot about you or the person they’re pretending to be. They may know your name, where you live, and other information they could have found on social media sites or by hacking a family member’s email. And sometimes they simply guess. But they always say you have to pay right away by wiring money, sending a money order, or paying with gift cards, reloadable cards, or cryptocurrency. Here are other tactics scammers use in fake emergency scams:

The scammers usually involve an “authorityfigure,” like a fake lawyer, police officer, or doctor. They think it makes them sound more convincing, and it scares you.
The scammers say it’s urgent and that you’re the only one who can help.

They tell you it’s important to keep it secret. They tell you that because they don’t want you talking to other family members and friends and realizing it’s a scam. Scammers play with your emotions. They’re counting on you to act quickly to help your family or friends. And they’re counting on you to pay without stopping to check out whether there’s really an emergency. If you get a call like this, you can be sure this is a scam.

Manelis Santanadecastillo, 28, was arrested Friday amid an elaborate plan that involved calls from a fake Hackensack cop, an alleged attorney and the promised arrival of a courier named “Daisy,” Chief Ehernberg said.

Santanadecastillo arrived at her would-be victims’ Prospect Street home just after 1 p.m. Friday expecting to receive cash .But the mom had figured out  the call was nothing but a scam, played along, called police and worked with them to set up a sting operation.

Santanadecastillo, of New York, was charged with theft by deception, conspiracy and criminal attempt then released.