Scam Warning

Scam Warnings

Other scam warnings from Sergeant Jillian Cabana, Westport Police Detective Bureau   Family member arrested- Another common scam involves an elderly person receiving a phone call from someone pretending to be a grandson or granddaughter. The “grandson” or “grand daughter” claims to be under arrest, often in Canada, and needs bail money wired to a particular account, so that they can be released from prison. They may also request the bail payment be made using a Green Dot card or other similar prepaid credit card. Social Security Scams- These calls involve someone claiming to be from social security looking to update your information or reevaluate your status. They often request your name, date of birth, address, social security number and…

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Scam Warning

Lottery/sweepstakes scam warning from Sergeant Jillian Cabana, Westport Police Detective Bureau Lottery/Sweepstakes scams- Lottery/sweepstakes scams commonly involve emails or phone calls to victims advising them that they have won the lottery or a sweepstakes. The caller or mailer tells the victim that they will receive their prize money only after first paying the taxes and processing fees up front. The suspects request payment for the taxes by either a wire transfer or via Green Dot card (or similar prepaid credit card). The suspect will instruct the “winner” to either wire money into a specific account or to go and purchase a Green Dot card in a specific denomination and then provide them with the PIN number off of the card.…

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