The Black Diamond Police Department (BPPD) says a resident lost hundreds of thousands of dollars through a phone scam.
BPPD is forwarding the case to federal agencies after the resident lost their life savings.
Officials are reminding others to be aware of common scams, including:
The IRS scam - Scammers will call victims, claiming they will face severe consequences if they do not pay a tax bill. Law enforcement is advising the IRS will never call you and only send notices via mail.
Lottery and sweepstakes scam - Victims will receive a text, call, or email claiming they won a large sum of money. Scammers will say you need to cover the cost of taxes or fees in order to receive a payment.
The grandparent scam - A scammer will call a grandparent pretending to be a grandchild in trouble and they’ll need to wire money or gift cards for a fee or bail money. BPPD says if you’re in doubt, hang up and call your family member back or police agency they’re impersonating.
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