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Carlisle Pennsylvania - Phone Scam 11 March 2024 ( news )
Carlisle , state Pennsylvania ( By Press Release office)
Mar 11,2024
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We want to alert you to a potential phone scam . A resident reported receiving a phone call where the caller ID indicated it was coming from the Borough of Carlisle . Upon answering , the caller proceeded to ask them for personal information about their Medicare and insurance . The resident recognized this was a scam and hung up the phone without answering any questions .
The Borough will not call you unsolicited and ask you to provide personal information .
Phone scammers can use illegal spoofing techniques to send false information to caller ID displays . They often impersonate local utilities and government agencies to trick people into answering the phone .
The United States Federal Trade Commission offers helpful advice to help you avoid becoming the victim of a scam .
Block unwanted calls and text messages .
If you answer and it ' s not who you expected , hang up immediately .
Do not provide personal or financial information in response to unexpected requests .
Never assume an unexpected call is legitimate . Hang up and call back using a number you can verify .
Don ' t press any buttons . If the caller asks you to press any buttons , hang up . .
Resist the pressure to act immediately . Anyone who pressures you for payment or information is a scammer .
Stop and talk to someone you trust . Talking about it with a friend , family member , or neighbor could help you realize it ' s a scam .
Report scam phone calls to the Carlisle Borough Police Department at 717 - 243 - 5252 . You should also report them to the FTC at
https://www . usa . gov/telemarketer - scam - call - complaints .
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