Voice Phishing : Defense Team Secures No-Charge Outcome

The client had been searching for small freelance tasks and accepted an assignment from a company claiming to offer document review and delivery work.

After completing several basic tasks, the client was instructed to deliver cash to individuals as part of what the company described as routine “customer reimbursement.”

Believing the assignment to be legitimate, the client complied—unaware that these deliveries were part of a coordinated voice phishing operation targeting vulnerable victims.

The client was later approached by investigators who informed them that the cash deliveries were connected to a broader voice phishing scheme under review for possible wire fraud and larceny violations under New York law.

Fearful of facing criminal charges and unsure how to respond during questioning, the client contacted our firm seeking immediate representation.

We explained that mistaken involvement in voice phishing operations is increasingly common, and early legal intervention is critical to preventing escalation.

We gathered all communication between the client and the company that recruited them, including text messages, email instructions, and task descriptions.

These records clearly showed that the client believed they were performing customer-service-related tasks rather than participating in voice phishing activities.

Our team organized the evidence into a structured presentation for investigators, making it clear that the client had been deceived.

Next, we reviewed the client’s bank records, payment logs, and compensation amounts.

The evidence demonstrated that the client received only minor compensation for a small number of tasks—completely inconsistent with someone intentionally involved in organized voice phishing.

This proof helped us establish that the client was neither financially motivated nor participating in any fraud scheme.

The client became uncomfortable after the first suspicious delivery and proactively contacted the supposed employer to question why cash was being moved.

When the response was evasive, the client halted all further participation.

We emphasized this withdrawal as strong evidence that the client did not intend to further any voice phishing operation and instead acted responsibly the moment concerns arose.

Individuals mistakenly recruited into voice phishing schemes often face intense investigative pressure.

If you receive unexpected contact from law enforcement concerning a voice phishing investigation, remain calm, avoid making statements without counsel, and immediately preserve all messages, transaction records, and task instructions.

Early legal representation is the most important factor in achieving a favorable outcome.

Voice phishing activities in New York can lead to charges under:

Scheme to Defraud (NY Penal Law §§190.60–190.65)

Criminal Possession of Stolen Property

Larceny Offenses (NY Penal Law §155)

Federal Wire Fraud (18 U.S.C. §1343)

Even unknowing couriers can initially appear complicit.

However, demonstrating lack of intent—combined with proactive cooperation through counsel—can prevent escalation and result in non-prosecution, as in this case.