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Multiple scams reported hitting area

Residents warned to not give information over phone

The Hill County Sheriff’s Office said local residents are reporting a variety of scams hitting the area, and has warned people not to give information out over the telephone to callers.

One scam reported involves people claiming to represent Verizon Wireless. The callers request information that they then use to access the victim’s Verizon account or open another account using the victim’s information. The scammers then order expensive telephones using the victim’s credentials, the sheriff’s office release said.

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