Coconut Creek Police
Coverage of Coconut Creek Police in the Nexus archive.
- ‘A little bit of embarrassment’: Family of elderly scam victim hoping to educate others
An elderly woman from Massachusetts was scammed into believing she won a $7 million prize, but her family intervened after noticing suspicious account withdrawals and attempts to meet someone with cash. Her son traveled to South Florida to prevent her from following through, while police were alerted, and the scammers continue to contact her despite the family's efforts to raise awareness.
- Authorities warn residents after scammers trick elderly woman out of $3,500 in Coconut Creek
An 85-year-old woman in Coconut Creek was scammed out of $3,500 after being told she had won a lottery and a car. Authorities warn residents to be cautious of such scams, emphasizing that if an offer seems too good to be true, it likely is. Police have advised the victim not to engage with the scammers, though no arrests have been made.
- Video shows officer warning elderly Coconut Creek woman about scam after losing $3,500
An 85-year-old Coconut Creek woman lost $3,500 to a scam after mailing money to individuals she believed were providing prize money. Coconut Creek Police intervened, using body camera footage to warn her against further payments, as scammers often target seniors who are isolated and more likely to engage with unsolicited calls.