FAIR LAWN, NJ — Jainshe You, 40, and Zibo Zhang, 50, both from Flushing, NY, were arrested on March 26 in connection to a fraudulent scheme that led to a Fair Lawn resident being scammed out of $35,000.
The scam began when the resident received a call from an unknown individual who convinced her to provide remote access to her computer. Once the scammers had access, they falsely informed her that $35,000 had been mistakenly deposited into her bank account. She was instructed to withdraw the money and wait for a courier to retrieve it.
You and Zhang arrived at the victim’s residence to collect the $35,000, where they were promptly arrested by Fair Lawn police.
Zibo Zhang was charged with conspiracy to commit theft, while Jainshe You faced charges of conspiracy to commit theft and theft by deception. Both suspects were taken to the Bergen County Jail following their arrests.
The Fair Lawn Police Department is urging residents to be cautious, especially seniors, of scams involving fake deposits or fraud attempts. They emphasize the importance of confirming the legitimacy of such claims before transferring large sums of money.
