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Virginia police intercept FedEx package, save resident from $153,000 Wells Fargo scam

Summary by thecooldown.com
A Bristol, Virginia, resident nearly lost more than $153,000 to a scam driven by text messages that appeared to be from Wells Fargo. Quick coordination among local police, dispatchers, and FedEx personnel prevented the shipment from reaching the scammers. Here's what to know According to WJHL, messages appearing to come from Wells Fargo told the resident there were problems with their accounts, including unauthorized charges, and that immediate …

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thecooldown.com broke the news on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
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