Carson City's sheriff's office says eight scam victims lost about $129,818 in October, mostly to callers posing as banks, police or service providers.
Eight people in Carson City told the sheriff's office they lost a combined $129,818 to scams in October. The Carson City Sheriff's Office (CCSO) shared the figure in a newly launched monthly alert on scam trends and the dollars lost.
Callers often pretend to be a bank, the police or a service provider. They pressure victims to send money by bank transfer, gift cards or Bitcoin. Other reports involved unauthorized credit card charges, compromised accounts and suspected card skimming, which is when a device secretly copies card details.
Last week, residents called the office to report a phone call from someone claiming to be from the sheriff's office. The caller said the person had missed jury duty.
Other contacts are Carson City Dispatch non-emergency at (775) 887-2008 and Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900. The sheriff's office also listed safety tips, but the full list was not available here. It is also not known how much of the lost money was recovered or which type of scam cost victims the most.
If a caller claiming to be a bank or the police demands payment, hang up and call the real number yourself.
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