Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events.
Fort Wayne, IN – Police are alerting residents this week about a surge in phone scams targeting individuals across Fort Wayne and Allen County. Officials warn that scammers are using fake prize offers and threats of arrest to trick victims into sending money or personal information.
According to the Fort Wayne Police Department, scammers often claim you’ve “won a prize” or been “selected” for an exclusive offer — but if you’re asked to pay to claim it, it’s not real. “If you have to pay to get the prize, it’s not a prize,” the department emphasized in a recent post…