A Florida woman has been arrested on theft-related charges in Otter Tail County. Nadia Islam faces one count of theft by deception after being accused of participating in a scam that defrauded a Fergus Falls resident out of $20,000.
The incident began when the victim’s computer froze, leading them to contact what they believed was Microsoft Support. Scammers convinced the victim to withdraw $20,000 from the bank for a supposed home improvement project. A male accomplice collected the money from the victim’s home.
The next day, Islam was arrested when she arrived at the victim’s home to collect an additional $20,000. Her bail has been set at $400,000, and she is scheduled to appear in court on September 11th.
The investigation into this scam is ongoing, and authorities urge the public to remain cautious when dealing with unsolicited technical support calls.