Woman scammed with student loans

A Mountain Brook woman was the victim of a scam involving applications for student grants and loans.

On March 5, the victim was contacted by a person who claimed to represent The Federal Bank and was told that she would need to purchase a Moneygram and disclose to Federal Bank the reference number so that her loan could be approved and deposited in her bank account.

After a few days, no money had been deposited into her account. The victim then called the phone number she had been provided and was told she would need to purchase another Moneygram in order for the loan to be processed.

Even after this, no money was ever placed in her account.

On March 13, the victim looked only and found that the Federal Bank and the phone numbers she had been provided are associated with scams and fraudulent activity. Mountain Brook Police said they do not knowhow the suspect(s) obtained the victim’s loan/grant applications.

The victim resides in the 2500 block of Beverly Drive.

Other crimes from March 26–April 1:

Unlawful Breaking Entering Vehicle. Between March 27-29, a UBEV occurred in the 1000 block of Euclid Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) entered into an unlocked vehicle and stole checks, a briefcase and a computer.

Forgery. On March 26, a black female who presented a New JerseyDriver License to cash what was later found to be a forged check in 70 block of Church Street. The check was confirmed as a forgery after the suspect had left the area.

Theft of Property. Between March 25-29, a theft occurred in the 2700 block of Culver Road. Unknown suspect(s) stole food items. Between the dates March 18-29, a theft occurred in the 300 block of Overbrook Road. Unknown suspect(s) stole two heating/air conditioning units.