Sheriff's Office warns of new scam
Tom Jones Grant County Sheriff
EPHRATA - The Grant County Sheriff's Office is warning the public of a new scam that has been hitting numerous Columbia Basin residents over the past couple of weeks.
The Sheriff's Office is currently investigating several reports and complaints from people who received a fraudulent text message, according to the sheriff's office.
The text message is advising the receiver to call a toll-free number and enter their credit card information.
The text messages states, "Visa Cardmember Service ALERT: Your Visa CheckCard is locked. *Please call VISA Card Services line (509) 855-5517."
Once a person calls the number, an automated system instructs them to enter their credit card number, the three-digit code on the back of their credit card and their Personal Identification Number, also known as a PIN.
"This is a scam. Please do not fall victim to these con artists," warned the Sheriff's Office in a prepared statement.
If you think you have been victimized by this or any scam, or if you know who is behind the Visa Cardmember scam, contact your local law enforcement agency. Those in Grant County may call 509-762-1160.