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Sheriff warns of Amazon scam

By Greg Bebermeyer

09/09/2022

(KNZA)--Brown County Sheriff John Merchant is alerting residents of an Amazon scam that is circulating in the area.

Merchant says residents are being called repeatedly by an automated message stating someone had illegally charged an expensive item to their Amazon account, and to press #1 for more information.

When #1 is pressed, it sends the resident to a live person who is attempting to get personal information about your Amazon account and financial information.

The caller has a very heavy foreign accent.

Merchant said many residents have stated they are receiving more than 20 calls per day. It is annoying, but he says hanging up or letting the call go to voicemail is the best way to handle these types of calls. Never call them back.

He reminds county residents to never give out personal information over the phone or internet.

Merchant says if you feel you have been a victim of this or other scams, notify your local law enforcement

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