Don't fall for rampant scams

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office and Royal City Police are investigating three complaints of fraudulent phone calls from an 800 number. The caller claims to be from the Grant PUD and requests the person called immediately send money or have their power shut off. Today’s victims were three churches in south Grant County, one in Schawana, two in Royal City. None of the churches sent money; rather, they called the police.

Clearly these calls are a scam. If you receive a call from anyone demanding money, ask them for a call back number so you can verify the call is legitimate. When officers called the 800 number back today, they received an automated message announcing they had won a vacation trip.

Take a moment to discuss this information with vulnerable people who may fall prey to such scams. Always notify law enforcement if you believe you are a victim of any scam.

The scam tried today is not new and there is always some scam being tried by people who want to take your money. Be careful so you don’t become a victim.

Grant PUD has also been notified of the scam.