The Duplin County Sheriff’s Office issued a scam alert on Thursday warning residents of a new phone scam targeting local unsuspecting victims.
“An unknown subject using the phone number 910-294-4627 is contacting people in Duplin County stating that he is a Duplin County deputy. The subject is identifying himself as Sergeant MacGavin with the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office and is attempting to obtain money from individuals of the public,” wrote the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office in a public statement.
“The Duplin County Sheriff’s Office does not have a Sergeant MacGavin and this is not an official call. Do not send money over the phone or electronically or give personal information to unknown sources.”
The Duplin County Sheriff’s Office encourages residents to remain vigilant and contact local law enforcement, or the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office if they think they have been a victim of a scam.
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The Duplin County Sheriff’s Office issued a scam alert on Thursday warning residents of a new phone scam targeting local unsuspecting victims.
“An unknown subject using the phone number 910-294-4627 is contacting people in Duplin County stating that he is a Duplin County deputy. The subject is identifying himself as Sergeant MacGavin with the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office and is attempting to obtain money from individuals of the public,” wrote the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office in a public statement.
“The Duplin County Sheriff’s Office does not have a Sergeant MacGavin and this is not an official call. Do not send money over the phone or electronically or give personal information to unknown sources.”
The Duplin County Sheriff’s Office encourages residents to remain vigilant and contact local law enforcement, or the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office if they think they have been a victim of a scam.