{"id":69844,"date":"2025-11-08T01:00:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T06:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=69844"},"modified":"2025-11-08T01:00:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T06:00:08","slug":"genesee-county-sheriffs-office-reminds-citizens-to-be-vigilant-during-the-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/11\/08\/genesee-county-sheriffs-office-reminds-citizens-to-be-vigilant-during-the-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE COUNTY\/Sheriff’s Office reminds citizens to be vigilant during the holiday season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the holiday season approaches, the Genesee County Sheriff\u2019s Office is warning residents about on-going scam activity involving fraudulent phone calls and spoofed PayPal e-mails designed to steal money or personal information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scammers are using two main tactics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Phone Calls Demanding Payment:<\/strong> Victims receive a call claiming they owe money for a fine, tax, or fee. The caller pressures the victim to purchase gift cards\u2014often from major retailers such as Walmart, Target, Apple, or Google Play\u2014 and to provide the card numbers over the phone. Once the card numbers are shared with the scammers, the funds are immediately redeemed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Fraudulent PayPal Emails:<\/strong> Victims receive emails that appear to be from PayPal, instructing them to click a link to \u201cverify\u201d their account or send payment. These emails are fake and designed to steal login credentials or money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Residents are urged to remain vigilant and follow these precautions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Never purchase gift cards at someone\u2019s request to settle debts, fines, or fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Do not respond to unknown phone calls, texts, or emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Never share gift card numbers or PINs with anyone you do not personally know and trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Verify suspicious communications by contacting the organization directly using its official contact information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Report suspected scams to your local law enforcement agency, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at https:\/\/reportfraud.ftc.gov<\/a> or the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at www.ic3.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sheriff\u2019s Office reminds everyone that legitimate agencies will never demand payment by gift card, PayPal links sent by e-mail, or non-conventional means.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Press release As the holiday season approaches, the Genesee County Sheriff\u2019s Office is warning residents about on-going scam activity involving fraudulent phone calls and spoofed PayPal e-mails designed to steal money or personal information. Scammers are using two main tactics: 1. Phone Calls Demanding Payment: Victims receive a call claiming \u2026<\/p>\n

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