FBI, USMS urges Erie residents to report scam calls
On Thursday, April 24, the United States Marshals Service (USMS) and the FBI came together to urge Erie residents to report phone scams.
FBI reports increase in Pennsylvania cyber crimes
According to their news release, the City of Erie area has recently received an increasing number of scam phone calls.
The most recent type of scam call on the USMS and FBI's radar includes the scammer telling a potential victim they must pay a fine for things such as 'failing to report for jury duty,' even going so far as threatening the victim with an arrest or jail time.
PA sees increase in cyber crimes — Here's how you can avoid getting scammed
U.S. Marshal Stephen Eberle reminds residents that most services, including the U.S. Marshals Service and/or federal courts, will never ask you for credit, debit or gift card numbers. They also will not ask you for bank routing numbers or to make a wire transfer or cryptocurrency transaction.
Eberle also said to never give out personal or financial information over the phone to someone you don't know.
If you believe you were the victim of a scam, you can report the incident to the Erie FBI Office or the FTC.
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