GRUNDY, Va. — A new phone scam is being reported around the region, and officials say this one could pose a danger to more than just your finances.
The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office says it has received reports of people receiving calls from someone saying they are with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, informing them that their identities have been stolen. In order to make the scam more believable, they also text or email a photo of a fake federal badge and ID.
The caller tells targets that they need to cash out all of the money from their bank accounts and bring it home. They then say they will send someone over to pick up the cash to keep it safe.
The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office says this scam appears not only to jeopardize a victim’s finances, but could put them in physical danger by having the scammer come to their home. The sheriff’s office advises residents to notify elderly friends and family about the scam to make sure they do not fall victim to it.
Anyone who receives such a call should report it to your local law enforcement agency.
