BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities in northeast Kansas are investigating another phone scam.
According to Brown County Sheriff John Merchant, county residents are reporting that they are being contacted by phone telling them that their phone number has been selected from a “National data base” to receive a subsidy check, or in some cases–grant money.
Residents are told it is absolutely “free money” without obligation. One lady told the sheriff’s office she played along with the scam caller and was told the money would be direct deposited into her account. She then hung up and reported.
Another person said that on their caller ID it had the name “NATIONAL SECURITY” show up. Sheriff Merchant reminded residents, “Never trust your caller ID, scammers can put any information on your caller ID so do not be fooled into thinking it represents the actual caller.
“There is no such thing as free money. Scammers will tell you anything to get your personal information which could lead to you losing all of your money in your bank accounts. Never give personal information over the phone or on the internet. If you feel you have been made a victim of a scam, please contact local law enforcement.”