Mail scams start showing up in area, region
Published 8:00 am Thursday, January 26, 2023
The letters arrive in the mailbox, showing up as “Priority 3 Day” mail. Inside the package, you’ll find two things. First, there’s what appears to be a check. Second is a notice, allegedly from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), claiming that the federal government made a mistake and this is an extra tax return that you’re owed. Unfortunately, it’s a scam.
Residents in Lunenburg County and Farmville have reported running into this con. Another mail scam is also making its way through the region. This one includes a check for $2,450 and a letter claiming to be from Kroger, which tells you to deposit the check and start your career as a Secret Shopper. The letter claims you took a survey of some kind and qualified for this assignment. It then orders you to start buying gift cards, using the previously mentioned money in the check.
In both cases, the checks involved are fraudulent and should not be cashed as these scammers are trying to gain private banking information.
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF A SCAM?
“There are several things people can do to keep their information safe,” said Sam Bowles. He serves as public information and special projects officer for the Farmville Police…
