MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office said two Georgia men have been arrested for a social security scheme, and investigators are trying to determine if there are more victims in North Mississippi.
Investigators said a victim contacted them Sept. 5, 2024, about the possible fraud.
The victim told investigators that someone claiming to be from Amazon contacted them about the purchase of a $4,000 computer. The victim told the caller they had not bought a computer, and the caller told them their assets were frozen and the Social Security Administration would contact them about their social security number (SSN) being compromised.
The victim told investigators he was contacted by someone he believed was from the Social Security Administration who sent a picture of an ID badge. The person told the victim they needed to withdraw all of their money from the bank except $1,500, and that the Social Security Administration would pick up the money at their home for “safe keeping” by the U.S. Department of Treasury until they got a new SSN.
Investigators said the victim followed the directions, took out the money and contacted the suspects who said they would pick up the money the next day.
The sheriff’s office investigators said at that point, the victim felt something was wrong and reported it.
That’s when the sheriff’s office said they set up a sting, and two men Atlanta-area men were arrested – 52-year-old Nasruddin Bhai Nooruddin and 69-year-old Chaturali Alauidin Roy.
Both men were booked into the Lafayette County Jail.
The sheriff’s office said it is working with the U.S. Attorney’s Office on the investigation.
Remember, do not give any personal information to someone you do not know. The sheriff’s office said they have also received several reports of callers claiming to be with law enforcement agencies. Contact your local law enforcement if you get these calls.
