Marion County Hit By Phone Scam
Marion County residents are to remain aware of a telephone scam which has affected area residents.
Per the advisory on the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, a caller using spoofed numbers in the 740 area code may claim to be from the Social Security Administration Investigative Unit and ask victims to press one to speak to a representative.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office advises residents who receive calls claiming they will be arrested if they do not pay the caller to report the calls to law enforcement immediately.
Further details on efforts to combat crime in Marion County may be found by visiting co.marion.oh.us/sheriff.
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