Lincoln Police are investigating after a 58-year-old woman called police to report a fraud that occurred last month. Public Information Manager Erika Thomas says the Raymond woman told police she was asked to fill out a loan forgiveness application that was fraudulent.
“The victim received an email she believed was from the Small Business Administration stating she might be eligible for a business forgiveness loan,” Thomas says. “After filling out the form with personal information, she was asked to pay $15,000 for each loan via money transfer, for a total loss of $30,000.”
The victim realized it was a scam when the loans came due and the money she’d already paid hadn’t been applied to them. “The investigation is ongoing and anyone who thinks they are the victim of a scam should report it to police,” Thomas says.
You can also report it online to the FBI by clicking here. Reports can also be filed through the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office.