Showing posts with label Phone scam. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Phone scam. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

E.S. Va. phone scams

 

(Shore Daily News)

Some members of A&N Electric Cooperative have reported attempted phone scams targeting our service area.

Most of the recent reports involve area businesses.

The business is contacted by phone and told their electric service will be disconnected if immediate payment is not made.

Please be on the alert for this scam or any other scam that attempts to pressure a co-op member into making an immediate payment over the phone and never give out personal information to the caller.

While this recent wave of scam calls has targeted area businesses, scammers have been known to contact residential co-op members as well.

If you have any doubt about a person representing the cooperative, please hang up the phone and call the cooperative immediately at 757-787-9750.


Pocomoke Public Eye:  Similar scams were reported recently purporting to be from Delmarva Power.

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Phone Scam Alert!

 

Worcester County Sheriff's Office:

Beware of Phone Scams Impersonating Delmarva Power!!

Scam Alert: We've received reports of scammers spoofing Delmarva Power's phone number, threatening to disconnect electricity unless immediate payment is made.

Don't fall Victim:

Delmarva Power does not demand instant payment over the phone

What to Do:

Hang up immediately if you receive such a call.

Do not share personal or financial information.

Contact Delmarva Power directly using the official number on your bill to verify.

Spread the Word:

Help protect your community by sharing this message. Inform friends, family and neighbors about this scam. Together, we can stop fraudsters in their tracks!!


Monday, November 27, 2023

Phone scams reminder-

 


We would like to remind everyone that the SCSO will never ask you to provide your personal information over the phone.  We will never request that you purchase any type of gift cards and we do not use any form of app-based payment such as: CashApp or Venmo.

Please be vigilant and protect yourselves and your information during this holiday season.  If you receive any calls that you are weary of, please reach out to us at (410) 651-9225.  With the ability for Scammers to alter or "Spoof" their phone numbers, these scams are getting more difficult to detect.  If something doesn't sound right, it probably isn't.

Friday, February 4, 2022

Accomack sheriff warns of Caller Id "Spoofing"

 (Shore Daily News)

According to Sheriff W. Todd Wessells, the Accomack County Sheriff’s Office has recently received information regarding the ongoing use of scams against citizens, which could result in the loss of thousands of dollars to the victims. Although many of these scams are not new, as technology advances, so do the methods of conducting the scams.

View news story:

Sheriff's Office warns of ongoing phone scams - Shore Daily News

Friday, August 5, 2011

Phone Solicitation Is A SCAM

 Arcadia High School has received reports of a phone scam claiming to be from the school asking people for money to benefit the school's athletic programs.

Citizens are advised to be aware and to NOT send the solicitors any money!
This IS A SCAM!

If you have any information regarding the scam, or any questions, please contact Arcadia High School at 757-824-5613.

Friday, August 6, 2010

Phone Scam In Worcester County

WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. - The Worcester County Sheriff's Office is warning the community to be aware of a phone scam. They are currently investigating incidents where phone calls have been made by people who have represented themselves as Law Enforcement officers and requesting money. Police say the calls are being made to parents claiming that their children have been arrested and are in jail, usually for drug violations. A list of charges is given to the caller and police say the calls appear to sound official. The suspects then request the parent to wire money to "Bail Bondsman Acct." The parents are advised that the child will be released from custody upon receipt of the money.

Police say this is a fraudulent account used for the purpose of defrauding people.
They also say a legitimate Law Enforcement agency will not ask you to send money anywhere to secure the release of a person.

If you receive a call of this type, you are advised to ask for the name and call back number for the alleged agency. Then call your local law enforcement agency to help you verify whether or not this is a legitimate call or someone trying to commit a crime.

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