The Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of another round of phone and email scams in our area.

 

The three popular scams that have been reported are:

 

• “Paypal Account being Frozen” and that you need to click on a link that was emailed to you.  You will then be requested to give your account information to verify the account.
• “Amazon Order is on the Way” phone call or email.   It will list items you didn’t order for a large amount of money stating it is on its way and scheduled for delivery later that day. The message goes on to say that if we are satisfied with the order, we can hang up. If not, we are to press 1 on your phone or to click on an email link to be connected to a live Amazon Representative.
• “Your Debit/Credit Card is Locked due to Suspicious Activity”  A phone call or email stating your account is locked and requesting you verify your account.

 

These phone calls and emails are very convincing however they are scams. 

 

If you receive a phone call or email of this nature, hang up.  Do not press any numbers or click on any links and do not speak to anyone.

 

Call or login to your account (Paypal, Amazon, Your Financial Institution) and check for any suspicious activity and request if there are any issues with your account.

 

The Sheriff’s Office suggest you only speak to representatives when YOU INTIATE the conversation by contacting them through their phone numbers on your card or their official website.