Posted 10:49 pm Wednesday, March 06, 2013
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Police warn of new phone scam
Staff Reports
The Longview Police Department is warning about a new scam it learned of Friday.
The scam involves someone calling the victim on the telephone and telling them they are going to be receiving a new Medicare card in the mail, according to a statement from the police department. The caller is asking the victim to verify their information by telling the caller their Social Security number and bank account information.
The scam involves someone calling the victim on the telephone and telling them they are going to be receiving a new Medicare card in the mail, according to a statement from the police department. The caller is asking the victim to verify their information by telling the caller their Social Security number and bank account information.
The Longview Police Department asks residents to remember to never give out personal information over the phone to anyone.
“If you feel that the call may be a scam get as much information about the caller as possible and call police to make a report,” the release states. “Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America. Don’t fall victim to scams by giving out your personal information”
“If you feel that the call may be a scam get as much information about the caller as possible and call police to make a report,” the release states. “Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America. Don’t fall victim to scams by giving out your personal information”
