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Police Recover 83% After $1.5M Phone Scam Arrests

8/24/2026

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  • Treasure Island Police arrested two suspects linked to a $1.5 million phone-scam and garage-safe burglary.
  • Scammers posed as Chase and Bank of America employees to trick the victim into wire transfers.
  • Police recovered over 83% of the victim’s losses, returning most of her savings.
  • Chief John Barkley said such a high recovery is rare in his 37-year career.
  • Barkley urged people to verify urgent financial calls and contact police before acting.