LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A book deal scam has left one Lancaster County woman out $6,800.
The Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department (NLCRPD) conducted an interview regarding an online report of fraud.
According to the victim, she had contacted a book publishing company by the name of "XXXXXXXS" in June of 2021 in reference to a book deal.
According to the NLCRPD, the victim was in contact with a publishing accountant from the company through emails, who told her they had secured a book deal for her in collaboration with a "movie star."
The victim reported that from June of 2021 through January of 2022 she sent three wire transfers to two different representatives from the company totaling $6,800.
The three wire transfers were sent as follows:
- Wire Transfer #1 –Charlotte, NC 28226 / $1500.00
- Wire Transfer #2 –, Charlotte, NC 28226 / $2750.00
- Wire Transfer #3 –Los Angeles, CA 91031 / $2550.00
The NLCRPD has since provided reporting and other information to assist the victim in the process of fraud mitigation.
