The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to two scams targeting the community, involving text messages and fake debit cards.
In one scam, victims receive a text message from someone posing as a Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office employee, claiming to represent an inmate who needs bail money.
Another scam involves fake ‘Mastercards’ mailed to residents, falsely claiming to be issued by the Montgomery County Jail with a balance.
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“Scammers are constantly finding new ways to prey on people’s trust and fear during difficult times,” Sheriff Rob Streck said…