CANYON COUNTY, Idaho — The Nampa Police Department and Canyon County Sheriff's Office have released warnings of online scams targeting seniors and families of individuals who have been incarcerated.

The NPD released a statement sharing that a local man handed over his life savings after a fake pop-up on his computer led him to believe that his Charles Schwab account was compromised.

Scammers posed as federal agents, telling the man that his accounts were being closed. They then convinced him to convert his assets into gold.

The victim then met with the "courier" on two occasions and handed him the gold.

Officials warn that these scams are sophisticated and emotionally manipulative, urging seniors, especially, to slow down, ask questions, and check with loved ones, banks or law enforc

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