Vernon County Sheriff Warns of Local Phone Scam

Vernon County Sheriff John Spears reports the sheriff’s office is receiving complaints about a telephone scam, wherein local numbers appear on your caller ID and/or Smart TV.  The callers proceed to ask for information in order to update credit card records and personal information.

In several reports, the number listed on the caller ID showed up as the La Farge Zzip Stop.  These calls are not connected to this local business. The La Farge Zzip Stop Owner, Shane Nottestad, is working with the sheriff’s office to resolve this issue and protect La Farge area residents.

Sheriff Spears warns the public to be cautious and aware of potential phone scams. Please do not respond or provide personal and account information, unless you are sure it’s legitimate.

If there are any questions or if you have more information in reference to another business’ name being used, please contact the sheriff’s office.

Source: WRJC.com

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