September 22, 2019 - The Center Police Department reports an individual recently was victim of a fraudulent call resulting in the loss of several hundred dollars.
The fraudulent caller claimed to be with the Social Security Administration and requested the individual on the other end of the line purchase a gift card. The victim was then requested to supply them with the corresponding information. The actors of this crime were aware of the victim's name, date of birth and social security number.
Social Security Administration representatives will not contact you be telephone and will not request money.
Anyone receiving suspicious calls is encouraged to contact their local law enforcement agency when receiving a call of this nature.
Center Police Department can be reached at 936-598-2788.
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