During the past several days, the Thurmont Police Department has taken reports of scams occurring in our area. At this time the variety of scams reported are: 1) potential victim receives a call and is informed that they just won a large sum of money. The caller then instructs the victim to send a money card in the amount of $1,000 to secure their winnings. 2) A family receives a call in which the caller informs them that a family member has been kidnapped. The victim is instructed to send $3,000 for their family member’s release. 3) A caller informs the victim that a family member has been incarcerated in another country. The victim is instructed to send $3,000 to have their family member released. Anyone experiencing a suspicious call whereas they are told that they have won money or are instructed to send money should contact the Thurmont Police Department and report the fraud immediately.
Media release was prepared by:
Lt. P. Allen Droneburg
Deputy Chief of Police
Thurmont Police Department
