Man loses thousands in computer pop-up scam in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - One Sioux Falls man has lost thousands of dollars after being scammed by a pop-up on his computer.

According to the Sioux Falls Police, they received a report from a man who stated he was experiencing computer issues.

The man received a pop-up with a phone number on his computer, and he called the number to try to fix his computer issues.

The person on the other end of the line eventually gained access to the victim’s computer and then his bank account.

The victim lost approximately $25,000.

Police say this case is still under investigation.