646-250-5653

Citibank called to report a fraud on a credit card I did not have. David Winston, from Citibank (646-250-5653; ID #CBB005653), claimed it had been issued in March and sent to me at 36 Hamilton Ave, Unit CS, on Staten Island, which doesn't belong to me. They said the card was issued by the Citibank Staten Island branch at 577 Bay St., Stanton Island, NY 10304. They said this person used the credit card to buy 3 firearms using midwayUSAA.com at a cost of $1,861. After confirming I knew nothing about this, they asked that I file a police report, which I agreed to do. I asked for the number to call, and they said they could connect me. I was then connected to Billy Sanches, badge number 851, who claimed he was an NYPD officer. He asked that we continue our conversation over Microsoft Teams, which would be secure. I had to download Microsoft Teams to connect with him. He appeared online, dressed in a police uniform at a desk in what appeared to be a police station. He took my information and wanted me to come into the station. I said I was in Middle New Jersey and could not go to Staten Island. He said I could file the police report over the phone and asked for some identification. I showed him my driver's license. He asked if I followed the SOP protocol when I provided my confidential information. SOP meant a statement of purpose with a date, signature, and a statement that the ID was not valid for any other purpose. He then said he would run a check on my ID. He said there was an issue and connected me to the main NYPD branch, where I spoke with Henry Anderson. He said my ID indicated I had an account at Chase, which was involved in money laundering. I do not have an account at Chase, but he didn't seem to believe it because it was in my name. He asked if I knew Richard Dalpe, who was accused of running a money-laundering scheme that had defrauded people of over $86 million. I [BBB Scam Type: Bank/Credit Card Company Imposter] [Business: Citibank Spoof]