From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers:
๐๐จ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ก ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฆ/๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ
The Garrett County Sheriffโs Office is warning local citizens of a scam that targeted a local pastor and church congregation in the Oakland area. The individual created a fictitious email using the Pastorโs name in the email address. The individual then posed as the pastor of the church through email and contacted persons in the congregation seeking money to help others in need.
The individual directed persons in the congregation to obtain gift cards and then provide the card information.
The Garrett County Sheriffโs Office is warning citizens that any person requesting gift cards is a scam. Furthermore, citizens are advised to always verify identity of any person contacting them.