Minnesota Sheriff’s Office Issues Important Scam Warning
I see so many scams on social media these days. It seems like I see a new one every single day or at least hear of a new one every day!
I also get at least one scam text or call a day. It seems like it is never ending and it's hard to know what is real and what is fake.
The scariest part about scams these days, in my opinion, is how many there are and how advanced they've become.
Scammers have become pretty good at making these scams seem real, from spoofing phone numbers to crafting similar logos of a business they are impersonating.
New Business Impersonation Scam Circulating In Minnesota
I just saw news of yet another scam. This time it comes courtesy of the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office, who shared details of a new scam with residents in the area.
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In this instance, scammers are posing as a local car dealership called Truax Auto Sales. They are impersonating an employee there in an effort to scam customers and potential customers in Minnesota.
How This Scam Works
According to this warning post, scammers are potentially using the name, logo or similar branding so that people fall for the scam at first glance!
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The Sheriff's Office also suggests that scammers are using a bunch of different means to scam locals, including fake websites, emails, text messages and online ads. This scammer sure is busy.
What To Do If You Are Targeted By This Scammer
This scam could happen anywhere so stay vigilant! The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office shared a few tips on how you can stay safe from this scam and others.
As always, be cautious if something seems off and don't send anyone money through gift card or wire transfer, which is always a way to tell if something is a scam.
If you see or receive something claiming to be from Truax Auto Sales, contact the business directly and then let the local sheriff's office know! Stay safe out there until a new scam rolls around.