Event Brief
Oct 13, 2026 at 9:20 AM ET
Pinellas bank employee limits scam victim’s loss
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
A Chase employee in Pinellas County intervened after a person claiming to be law enforcement asked a customer for money, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. The customer lost $400 instead of thousands. The sheriff's office warned that scammers use fear to pressure people into rushed decisions.
WHO: A Chase employee, a customer and a person claiming to be law enforcement
WHAT: A Chase employee intervened in a suspected impersonation scam, limiting the customer's loss to $400.
WHEN: Reported Oct 13, 2026 at 9:07 AM ET
WHERE: Pinellas County, Florida
WHY: The person claiming to be law enforcement asked the customer for money; the sheriff's office said scammers use fear to rush people into bad decisions.
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