The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office says there was a spike in scam calls last week. They received several reports from residents about calls and texts that appeared to originate from Verizon Wireless services. These notices said the receiver was out of data and/or behind on payments and their account would be suspended until they worked out arrangements with a representative. A link was supplied. It is believed that once the victim clicks on the link, it allows the scammer access to the phone and the information contained within it. Authorities contacted Verizon, who is aware of the scam and is working on a solution. They urge customers to NOT click on any links or select any options if they receive such a call or text. Instead, customers should hang up and dial *611 from the Verizon phone or call Verizon customer service directly.
