MARSHALL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a growing number of phone scams involving individuals impersonating representatives from Norton Anti-Virus and PayPal.
According to Sheriff Mike Dougherty, local residents have reported receiving unsolicited calls from scammers claiming there are problems with their accounts or security threats to their computers.
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The callers then attempt to gain sensitive personal information or remote access to the victim’s device.
The Sheriff’s Office urges the community to take the following precautions:
- Verify the caller by hanging up and contacting the company using the number listed on its official website.
- Never share personal or financial information such as passwords, Social Security numbers, or banking details over the phone.
- Report suspicious activity to local authorities immediately.
To report a suspected scam, contact the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office at 304-843-1500.
