Pharmacy targeted in $30,000 email fraud attempt, Beckley WV


The Premier Pharmacy near Beckley Crossing received a fraudulent email mimicking a wholesaler, attempting a $30,000 transaction. The bank is working to stop the payment, and authorities were notified.
Audio|Source: Raleigh County Police, Bradley Fire and WV State Police
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Transcript:
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I have a fraud complaint, near Beckley Crossing Shopping Ctr at the Premier Pharmacy.
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The caller is the owner of the pharmacy.
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They got hacked.
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They have an email that they received that looked like it was coming from a wholesaler.
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It has one letter that was different.
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They have called the wholesaler.
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They also received an email with one letter difference, and the bank's trying to stop the transaction.
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It's about...
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$30,000. They request in law enforcement.
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Location mentioned:
Near Beckley Crossing Shopping Ctr, Beckley, WV 25801
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