Friday, April 15, 2016

Joplin Police Department issues scam alert

(From the Joplin Police Department)

We see scams portrayed against our citizens almost daily and share helpful information as we can to prevent further victimization. 

We were contacted by a citizen yesterday who fell pray to a scam in which "Washington DC" called her and was depositing money into accounts of "good citizens." 

Unfortunately, these scam artists have time to call people all day waiting for that one person, usually elderly or under other circumstances, that they can take advantage of. 

This citizen realized she had been a victim and specifically requested we share this information with others. 

At the end of the day, if someone is offering you something that is too good to be true, it is. When it doubt, call your local police and don't share personal information with anyone that calls you unsolicited.

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