Longview Police Warn of New Phone Scam

LONGVIEW — The Longview Police Department wants citizens to be aware of a new scam of which police were made aware Friday morning. This scam involves someone calling the victim on the telephone and telling the victim that he or she is going to be receiving a new Medicare card in the mail. The caller is asking the victim to verify his or her information by telling the caller his or her social security number and bank account information. Police say, “PLEASE remember to never give out personal information over the phone to anyone. If you feel that the call may be a scam get as much information about the caller as possible and call police to make a report. Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America. Don’t fall victim to scams by giving out your personal information.”