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PSP warns residents of recent scam

By Julia Priest,

2024-08-23

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A word of warning from Pennsylvania State Police after several people have fallen victim to a current scam.

Scammers will contact you by phone and explain that your loved one, typically a grandchild, is in trouble and currently in jail.

The scammers will then ask for cash promising your loved one to be released.

Officials say to avoid falling victim to scam, never place money in your mailbox or at your doorstep and never make a payment to someone with gift cards.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to PAhomepage.com.

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Rayman Wheary

08-24

that wouldn't work in my family. l was raised, you made your bed now sleep on it.

A R N Snicklefritz

08-24

theif is lowest from of criminal. liars n thieves do not enter the Kingdom of Heaven

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