Warns Residents of Growing iTunes Gift Card Scam
county residents of all ages to
hang up on impostor scams that
seek payment in iTunes gift cards.
ing thousands of dollars' worth of
iTunes gift cards to scammers who
pose as police, attorneys, debt
collectors or IRS agents.
expanded their target groups
to include younger consumers,
including those who owe money
on student loans.
cards to:
· Avoid arrest for an unpaid
No legitimate government
accepts payment in ITunes or
other gift cards.
holes in their story," said Sheryl
Harris, director of the Department
of Consumer Affairs. "They push
you to pay fast, while you're still
in a panic, so you won't check out
what they're saying with someone
else, be that a relative, police, the
IRS or your lender."
pay fines, debts, fees or bail
with an iTunes card.
one who calls you demanding
needs to steal the card's value.
threaten you with jail or scare
you into making payments.
perfect their game. Just hang up.
Report scam calls to the
ment of Consumer Affairs at
216.443.7035 or www.consumer-
affairs.cuyahogacounty.us.
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