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Fort Wayne, IN – The Fort Wayne Police Department is alerting residents after a spike in reports of phone scams costing Hoosiers thousands of dollars. Officials say scammers are using fear and urgency to pressure victims into sending money or revealing personal information.
According to the Fort Wayne Police Department, scammers often claim you’ve won a prize, owe taxes, or face arrest if you don’t pay immediately. These callers may pretend to represent government agencies such as the IRS or Social Security Administration, but legitimate agencies will never call demanding payment or sensitive details…