Can You Help Absecon Police Find This Scammer?

Police  are asking for your help involving a disturbing scam that happened over this past weekend in Absecon. 

According to the Press of Atlantic City, police are actively searching for a man dressed in religious items. who claimed to be a missionary from Africa.

According to Absecon Police, the man is described as black, clean shaven, in his forties and talked with a foreign accent. The incident took place in the parking lot of the Absecon Shoprite.

The scammer told his victim that he was in possession of $35,000 which was to be given away to charity. The man told the victim if she would give him $5,000, he would in turn give her the $35,000, which she could donate to her church. The victim was then asked for additional money. The suspect took off with the original $5,0000 after the victim went to the bank to retrieve more money.

Anyone who can identify the accused, or may have more information, is asked to contact the Absecon Police Department at 609-641-0667. Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 609-651-1234.
Sources: Press of Atlantic City, Absecon police viafacebook. local.nixle.com