New York State Police Looking for These Two Alleged Scammers

Do you recognize either of these two men?

The New York State Police (NYSP) is asking for the Hudson Valley's help in trying to locate two men who allegedly scammed an elderly man of approximately $6,000 in gift cards according to the NYSP Facebook page.

Home Depot Scam in Port Chester, New York

The fraud allegedly took place earlier this week involving an elderly man who according to police was scammed during a phone call after purchasing Home Depot Gift Cards under false pretenses. Police didn't say what the scammers said to the man to to get him to purchase the gift cards but did say that the victim provided the unknown suspect with the Home Depot gift card information over the phone resulting in a loss of approximately $6,000.

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The gift cards were used at the Home Depot store located at 150 Midland Ave, Port Chester, NY to purchase various items including what appears to be copper pipes and more.

Do You Recognize These Men?

Police are hoping that someone might recognize the two men (above) allegedly responsible for the scam or the vehicle (below) that was seen outside the Home Depot store. Suspect one is described as a medium build Asian male in his 40's, with short black hair. He was last seen wearing a blue/white checkered button-up shirt, blue jeans, and white Adidas sneakers.

The other suspect is described as a thin Asian male with short black hair, who was last seen wearing a blue "Hollister" shirt, blue jeans, and yellow work gloves.

Both suspects were operating what police are saying was a white Dodge Caravan.

If you have any information on the identity of either suspect or the whereabouts of the white van don't hesitate to get in touch with the State Police in Catskill at 518-622-8600.