HUBER HEIGHTS — A local police department has issued a warning about a gift card scam.
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Huber Heights Police wrote on social media advising people to be aware.
They say scammers could ask for gift cards and in order to do the following:
- Pay an IRS Debt
- Keep your utilities on.
- Pay for a family member in trouble.
- Avoid arrest.
Police also say that scammers could tell you it is urgent and not to tell anyone what you are doing.
Officers are giving this advice:
- Hang up the phone.
- Verify the callers and identify them through the number you already have for them
- Check-in with family or friends about the situation.
- Don’t give out gift card information over the phone.