Phone Scam in Lenawee County

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The Lenawee County Department on Aging, along with the Lenawee County Sheriff Department, is warning older adults to be on the alert for a phone scam that is targeting those living in Lenawee County. The caller is identifying themselves as a member of the Department on Aging and suggests that the individual has an account in her name. The caller asks for an upfront fee to be sent prior to insure the delivery of the payout.

Please be advised that the Lenawee County Department on Aging would not be contacting any individuals regarding an account or excess funds.

Individuals are reminded to not share personal information such as account numbers, date of birth, or social security numbers with anyone that initiates a call to you. The IRS, Social Security Administration, Medicare, and other such agencies do not call to ask this information. If someone is asking for money, consider asking a respected community or family member, your financial institution, the Lenawee County Sheriff Department or Lenawee County Department on Aging about the situation before sending money.

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