The Mobile Police Department is warning business owners about phone scammers targeting businesses in the city.
Several businesses have been hit by scammers pretending to be agents, usually with a federal agency.
“These suspects are instructing personnel to take money from the safes and drawers and go purchase gift cards,” public information officer Blake Brown said.
Police say the scam has been common among individuals, but recently, they have noticed an uptick in attacks on businesses.
Brown said no law enforcement agency will call and ask individuals or businesses to make payments with gift cards, Bitcoin, or CashApp.
Anyone who thinks they are being scammed is asked to hang up. Victims are asked to report any possible scams to the FTC..
“Don't let these scammers steal your time as well as your money,” Brown added.
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