Sheriff Donny Turner and the Criminal Investigative Division of the Troup County Sheriff's Office would like to remind you that, during these tough economic times, a rise in the frequency of possible phone scams is becoming more evident.
Approximately one week ago, our CID received two separate reports from concerned citizens who stated that they had each received phone calls from various location...s in which they were asked to provide money or personal information in exchange for a larger amount of money, or rechargeable credit/money cards.
In either case, the citizen took the proper action by not giving out any further personal/banking information. Instead, the calls were reported as possible scams to the Troup County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Turner advises you to be cautious in guarding your own personal and banking information... Especially, when dealing with telemarketers and emails or websites pertaining to internet transactions. If a deal sounds to good to be true, it most likely IS a ruse!
You may find more great information in reference to this issue at the Federal Trade Commission's website: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pub.shtm
Approximately one week ago, our CID received two separate reports from concerned citizens who stated that they had each received phone calls from various location...s in which they were asked to provide money or personal information in exchange for a larger amount of money, or rechargeable credit/money cards.
In either case, the citizen took the proper action by not giving out any further personal/banking information. Instead, the calls were reported as possible scams to the Troup County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Turner advises you to be cautious in guarding your own personal and banking information... Especially, when dealing with telemarketers and emails or websites pertaining to internet transactions. If a deal sounds to good to be true, it most likely IS a ruse!
You may find more great information in reference to this issue at the Federal Trade Commission's website: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pub
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