Eugene police urge residents to slow down and verify as scams target panic

EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene Police Department is educating the public on how scammers operate.

“Scammers thrive on panic, urgency, and confusion,” Eugene PD says.

The STOP message is simple: slow down, question who’s contacting you, and don’t give them an opening. Never rely on caller-ID or links a stranger sends you, and don’t send money, gift cards, or personal info to anyone you can’t independently verify…

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