Posted on May 18, 2018
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
Indiana State Police Troopers in the Lowell District are warning residents that scammers are using the Lowell District’s phone number to steal personal information and money.
According to the Indiana State Police, the scammers are portraying police officers and telling residents that jury duty was missed and an arrest warrant has been issued. The scammers may also call saying that taxes are owed to the IRS or that a grandchild is in jail and needs money to be bailed out of jail. In any case, the scammer will ask you to send money via pre-paid debit card or wire transfer.
State Police Troopers encourage people to ignore phone calls where a demand for money is made. If you receive such a call from a person whose identity is unclear, call the police or call the agency identified by the caller. If there is a question about an arrest warrant or if a certain person is in jail, call the police.
Police urge residents never to give out private information such as date of birth, social security number, or credit card numbers over the phone. Don’t be pressured into making a hasty decision over the phone and always think twice before sending money by prepaid card or wire transfer.
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