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Jefferson Resident Falls Victim To Social Security Scam

A Jefferson resident reported to authorities that they had fallen victim to a Social Security scam. The Jefferson Police Department received the report on Wednesday, with the resident saying they were contacted by phone and advised they owed a debt to the federal government. The scammers instructed her to purchase a pre-paid Visa card, which she did. She then provided the numbers on the card along with her date of birth, incurring a loss of $500. Authorities remind everyone that government agencies will never request payment through pre-paid cards. If you suspect you are being scammed, please hang up and contact the agency they claim to be with directly and notify your local authorities.

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