Law enforcement agencies across North Carolina and Las Vegas have issued warnings regarding various scams targeting residents. In North Carolina, police alerted the public to food workers taking unauthorized photos of debit and credit cards at drive-through windows, urging caution when using cards at fast food establishments. Concurrently, authorities warned that with the tax filing season now open, scammers are likely to exploit distracted taxpayers by sending malicious links or soliciting personally identifiable information (PII). Meanwhile, in Las Vegas, police are investigating a fraud incident involving an online job advertisement for third-party Amazon delivery drivers, which resulted in victims losing hundreds of dollars. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department responded to a gathering of upset individuals who reported being misled by the job opportunity. Both regions emphasize the importance of vigilance during this period, as scammers are increasingly active.
🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨 This morning, around 8:30 a.m., LVMPD responded to a business in the 3100 block of East Sunset Road after a large group of upset people gathered. Victims reported that they had applied for a job opportunity as third-party Amazon delivery drivers, advertised… https://t.co/0vSmNN709d
Des fausses amendes envoyées par mail : la police met en garde https://t.co/rTpsgNid73 https://t.co/LIRmzKrIQl
Authorities are investigating a suspected case of fraud that advertised hiring Amazon delivery jobs, according to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police. https://t.co/ZTm0Qqp455