IF ANYONE ON THE PHONE OR INTERNET WANTS YOU TO PAY THEM THEN IT'S PROBABLY A SCAM!

Through the investigation of various fraud/scam reports the Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office has found the following actions to be indication of a scam.

IF...

the caller says they are from the government and they request money...it's a scam (the government will send a letter/invoice/bill because they need a paper trail)

the caller says there is a serious problem or delinquency with an account and you need to pay over the phone...it's a scam

the caller says you have a federal, state or local warrant and will be arrested if you don't pay...it's a scam

the caller says you have won a prize or sweepstakes, but you have to pay a small fee to process your winnings...it's a scam

the caller tells you to buy a gift card and give them the PIN numbers...it's a scam

the caller pressures you to act immediately to avoid dire consequences...it's a scam

the caller says you need to keep it all secret...it's a scam

the caller tells you what to say if anyone asks questions...it's a scam

NEVER GIVE ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION OVER THE PHONE OR EMAIL!
HANG UP AND CALL A TRUSTED FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND  BEFORE GIVING ANY $$!
OR CALL THIS OFFICE AT 913-682-5724 AND LET US KNOW WHAT'S HAPPENING BEFORE GIVING ANY $$

Scammers steal billions of dollars a year because they are experts in manipulating us to create fear, then we act from emotion.  Want to know more?  

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

For additional information and to sign up to receive Consumer Alerts visit ftc.gov/ConsumerAlerts.
Gift Card Scams, click here.
Grandkid and Family Scams, click here.
You've Won scam, click here.
Is it a Scam? click here.
How to Avoid a Scam FTC Pamphlet, click here.
Unwanted Calls and Text Messages, click here.
Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office Notice, click here.

To report fraud contact this office at 913-682-5724 AND visit ReportFraud.ftc.gov by clicking here.

PLEASE PASS IT ON TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND FEEL FREE TO PRINT AND POST ANYWHERE YOU HAVE PERMISSION!