🚨SCAM ALERT: PHONE SPOOFING🚨

The Town of Landis wants to remind residents to stay alert for phone spoofing scams targeting local citizens.

Scammers can manipulate caller ID information to make it appear as though calls are coming from a trusted source – including government agencies, utility departments, law enforcement, or even local phone numbers. These calls may sound convincing and often attempt to pressure individuals into providing personal information or immediate payment.

⚠️Common Red Flags:

• Demands for immediate payment to be made using a wire transfer, prepaid gift card, or fund transfer app

• Threats of service disconnection, arrest, or legal action

• Requests for banking information, Social Security numbers, or passwords

• Caller IDs showing familiar local numbers or government names

✅Protect Yourself:

• Do not provide personal or financial information over the phone unless you initiated the call

• Hang up and contact the organization directly using an official phone number

• Be cautious of urgent or threatening language

• Report suspicious calls to local law enforcement or the Federal Trade Commission

Remember: Caller ID can be faked. When in doubt, verify before responding.

Please help spread awareness by sharing this information with family, friends, and neighbors.