22/04/2026
Stay vigilant.
ATTENTION SANGER!
Online and phone scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated. They target individuals through emails, text messages, social media, and fake websites, as well as over the phone. Fraudsters often pose as trusted organizations, government agencies, or even friends and family to gain access to your personal information or trick you into giving them money. There has been an increase in reported cases of fraud scams targeting our citizens over the past several weeks. The following are some tips to help avoid being scammed.
Stay alert and protect yourself:
• Do not share personal information such as passwords, Social Security numbers, or banking details with unknown sources.
• Verify before you trust. If you receive a suspicious message, contact the organization directly using official contact information. Do not click links in emails or solicitations. If you feel it may be a legitimate organization, use a search engine and find the correct link to go to their website.
• Watch for red flags like urgent requests, threats, or deals that seem too good to be true.
• Use strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication whenever possible.
• Keep your devices updated with the latest security software.
• Never trust anyone claiming to be law enforcement or law enforcement support associations that solicit money from you.
• If you feel you have been scammed, report it immediately to your local law enforcement agency. The people that do this are professionals at it and there is no shame in having been duped. Contact your financial institutions directly and report to them what happened so they can lock down your accounts and cards.
If you have an elderly relative or friend, please pass this message on and explain these things to them to help us prevent them from becoming a victim.
