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Nemaha Co Sheriff alerts residents of two new scams

By Greg Bebermeyer

01/25/2018

(KMZA)--Two new scams are working their way around the local region and area authorities are putting out the warning for residents to be aware and to not fall victim.

Nemaha County Sheriff Rich Vernon Thursday released a statement outlining the two scams.

The first scam involves Netflix, with the victim receiving an email from the streaming video company telling them that their financial information is outdated and that their account has been suspended until they upate it. They also provide a link, which, Vernon says, takes those who click on it to a fake Netflix account. That account is used to steal financial information.

The second scam involves a phone call, with the caller claiming they are from the Federal Government and that they want to award a grant of around $9,000. This call often comes in from a number that appears to be coming from Washington D.C.

Vernon tells residents to never give out financial information over the phone when contacted with an unsolicited offer.

Vernon says anyone who may have been a victim of the scams should contact their financial institution immediately and contact local Law Enforcement.

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