Scammer gets thousands by using Wilson Co. Sheriff’s Office phone number
Authorities say you should never give out personal information over the phone.
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LEBANON, Tenn. (WSMV) - A scammer stole $3,500 from an elderly person in Wilson County by using the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line.
The WCSO warned of the ongoing scam in a Facebook post.
“Spoofing continues to lure residents through a variety of intimidation tactics,” the sheriff’s office wrote.
The scamming tactics, investigators say, include using authorities’ phone numbers (615-444-1412 in Wilson County); giving a legitimate employee name, including rank from the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office, threatening arrest due to non-payment of legal fees or failure to report for jury duty; and requiring you to buy a gift card.
Authorities add you should never give out personal information over the phone; just hang up and contact authorities if you believe you are being scammed.
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