Pacific County Sheriff’s Department Warns Of Scams

If they ask you to buy gift cards because of an "error", hang up!

The Pacific County Sheriff’s Department took to social media to warn the public that there are a lot of scams that are trying to take your money. The scams that have been reported are based on three categories: romance, investments, and extortion. The Sheriff’s Department said that in the last two months there have already been scams reported in Pacific County resulting in $1.5 million being lost. If you feel uneasy about a possible scam, reach out to family, friends, or law enforcement about suspicious activity.

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