Phishing Scam in Harrison County

MARSHALL — A phishing scam targeting Harrison County residents is keeping the sheriff’s department busy. Administrative Deputy Jay Webb says the scammers are utilizing automated phone calls from unknown numbers and by claiming to be an area bank. Webb says that’s “giving them the pretext of activating the debit card and asking the recipient to provide their debit or credit card number and their PIN number for identification.” Webb says banks will never ask you for your personal or financial information via phone, and anyone receiving a similar call should simply hang up.