Scam Alert

May 5, 2011

The Wood County Sheriff’s Office recently received a report on an incident regarding a resident being contacted and advised that a family member needed assistance. An unknown caller contacted the county resident and claimed to be his granddaughter in Canada. She stated she was in trouble and needed money sent to help her out of her dilemma. This is a scam that has been reported numerous times in the past couple of weeks. In this instance, a couple of quick phone calls to other family members revealed that the granddaughter was in Florida, and not in any trouble.

If you receive a call from a person claiming to be a family member, out of the country, needing money to get out of the hospital or to be able to receive medical treatment. Do not sent money until you have verified with other family members that there is a legitimate need.

If you receive calls of this nature, please contact your local law enforcement agency.

Detective Sergeant Chuck Below