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Calls regarding fraudulent Social Security activity

MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Posted on 10/23/2020 by Jon M Downey 907310/23/2020
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There is a reoccurring scam active again involving local residents receiving unsolicited calls from persons claiming to be from an out of state law enforcement agency regarding fraudulent Social Security activity.

These are most assuredly a scam.

The caller will identify themselves as a member of the federal government and give an employee number and possibly a case number. They may know the name of the person they are calling and will likely ask for a date of birth and Social Security number.

From there, the caller will state a number of things which may include there are warrants for the victim’s arrest, that they owe money, or that they need to change their Social Security number.

If you get a call like this hang up. The Social Security Administration will NOT call you about this. Neither will the IRS. It is generally not possible to change your Social Security number.

Do NOT give out your date of birth. Do NOT give out your Social Security number. Do NOT make arrangements to meet, to send money, or try to engage the caller in any way. Hang up.

If you do give out your birth date or any other information, contact your banks and any lending institutions you do business with and inform them that you were the victim of this scam. Change any online passwords you have. Obtain a credit history for yourself and review it routinely for any fraudulent activity.

Please don’t be a victim.

Posted in Crime Prevention, Featured, Internet Crime, Miscellaneus

Reminder – Never give information to unknown callers

MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Posted on 09/03/2020 by Jon M Downey 907309/03/2020
Scam alert

The scammers are at it again and some are creative.

Whenever the phone rings and the caller asks for personal information – like address, birthdays, or Social Security number – always be wary. If it is an unsolicited call, a “cold call”, and not from a trusted business or source, hang up.

Do not engage them in conversation. The callers are trained to extract information with trickery and deceit.

Do not give any information.

If its possible the call may be legitimate, ask for a call back number, the name of a supervisor, and why they are calling. A legitimate caller will state their business clearly and provide any information asked of them.

The best practice is not not do any unsolicited business by phone. And never,ever give out your Social Security number to someone you do not know.

Posted in Featured, Internet Crime

Resource to assist victims of cybercrime

MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Posted on 05/05/2020 by Jon M Downey 907303/12/2021

FraudSupport.org is a program created by the Cybercrime Support Network to provide assistance to both individual and small business cybercrime victims. FraudSupport.org will lead cybercrime victims through the Report, Recover and Reinforce process after an incident occurs.

Posted in Internet Crime

PSA – Perpetrators use various methods to deceive and defraud elderly victims for financial gain

MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Posted on 12/02/2019 by Jon M Downey 907303/12/2021

From Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) |

Each year, millions of elderly Americans fall victim to some type of financial fraud, racking up more than $3 billion in losses annually. Criminals use a variety of methods to deceive these victims, including romance, sweepstakes, charity, technology support, grandparent, lottery, and government impersonation schemes, to name a few. In each case, perpetrators try to gain their targets’ trust and may communicate with victims via computer, through the mail, in person, and by phone, TV, and radio. With the elderly population growing in the United States, it is likely perpetrators will find more and more victims.

Elderly individuals may encounter the following scams:

  • Romance Scam: Perpetrators pose as interested romantic partners through dating websites to capitalize on their elderly victims’ desire to find companions.
  • Tech Support Scam: Perpetrators pose as technology support representatives and offer to fix non-existent computer issues—gaining remote access to victims’ devices and, thus, their sensitive information. Grandparent Scam: Perpetrators pose as a relative—usually a child or grandchild—claiming to be in immediate dire financial need.
  • Government Impersonation Scam: Perpetrators pose as government employees and threaten to arrest or prosecute victims unless they agree to provide funds or other payments.
  • Sweepstakes/Charity/Lottery Scam: Perpetrators claim to work for legitimate charitable organizations to gain victims’ trust. Or they claim their targets have won a foreign lottery or sweepstake, which they can collect for a “fee.”
  • Home Repair Scam: Perpetrators appear in person and charge homeowners in advance for home improvement services that they never provide.
  • TV/Radio Scam: Perpetrators target potential victims using illegitimate advertisements about legitimate services, such as reverse mortgages or credit repair.
  • Family/Caregiver Scam: Perpetrators are relatives or acquaintances of the elderly victims and take advantage of them or otherwise get their money.

Once successful, perpetrators will likely continue to target vulnerable elderly victims with these schemes because of the prospect of significant financial gain.

DEFENSE AND MITIGATION

Taking the following steps may help protect yourself from being victimized:

  • Recognize scam attempts and end all communication with the perpetrator.
  • Search online for the contact information (name, email, phone number, addresses) and the proposed offer. Other people have likely posted information online about individuals and businesses trying to run scams.
  • Resist the pressure to act quickly. Perpetrators create a sense of urgency to produce fear and lure victims into immediate action. Call the police immediately if you feel there is a danger to yourself or a loved one.
  • Be cautious of unsolicited phone calls, mailings, and door-to-door services offers.
  • Never give or send any personally identifiable information, money, jewelry, gift cards, or checks—or wire information or funds—to unknown or unverified persons or businesses.
  • Ensure all computer anti-virus and security software and malware protections are up to date. Use reputable anti-virus software and firewalls.
  • If you receive a pop-up or locked screen on your device, immediately disconnect from the internet and shut down the affected device. Pop-ups are regularly used by perpetrators to spread malicious software. To avoid accidental clicks on or within a pop-up, enable pop-up blockers.
  • Do not open any emails or click on attachments you do not recognize, and avoid suspicious websites.
  • If a perpetrator gains access to a device or an account, take precautions to protect your identity; immediately contact your financial institutions to place protections on your accounts; and monitor your accounts and personal information for suspicious activity.

FILING A COMPLAINT

If you believe you or someone you know may have been a victim of elder fraud, you should contact this highly recommend law firm. You can also file a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov

When reporting a scam—regardless of dollar amount—be as descriptive as possible in the complaint by including:

  1. Dates the perpetrator had contact with you, and the methods of communication.
  2. Names of the perpetrator and company.
  3. Phone numbers, email addresses, and mailing addresses used by the subject.
  4. Websites used by the subject company.
  5. Method of payment.
  6. Account names and numbers and the financial institutions to which you sent funds, including wire transfers and prepaid card payments.
  7. Descriptions of interactions with the perpetrator and the instructions you were given.

Complainants are also encouraged to keep all original documentation, emails, faxes, and logs of all communications. Because scams and fraudulent websites appear very quickly, individuals are encouraged to report possible internet scams and fraudulent websites by filing a complaint with the IC3 at www.ic3.gov.

To view previously released public service announcements and Scam Alerts, visit the IC3 Press Room at www.ic3.gov/media/default.aspx

Posted in Crime Prevention, Internet Crime, Press Release

The Latest Phone Scam is a Fake Kidnapping Scheme

MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Posted on 08/07/2019 by Jon M Downey 907310/31/2019

The Sheriff’s Department has received the report of several calls to area residents where the caller asks for ransom for a loved one. This scam call usually starts with a person screaming and pleading for their life. The caller then … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime Prevention, Internet Crime, Press Release

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