Internet and phone scam alerts
12/2/2015 (Permalink)
There are a few major scams affecting our area that we want you to be aware of; the IRS scam, where the caller demands money paid or you will be arrested; the Utility scam which advises the victim they are past due and also demands immediate payment usually via a pre- paid card and the Grandparent scam where the caller pretends to be a grandson or granddaughter in an emergency situation also needing money. The following are a few tips to avoid becoming a victim to one of these or other scams.