VIPD Issues Holiday Fraud Alert

The V.I.P.D. on Tuesday issued a holiday fraud alert in an effort to heighten residents' attentiveness to potential criminals looking to prey on unsuspecting individuals.  The VIPD said it receives numerous calls from victims that have been victimized through phone scams. "Some of these scams involve threats for monies owed to a law enforcement agency, including IRS and the Social Security Administration," said the police force. Other scams involve someone calling the victim advising that a family member is in jail or has been hurt in an accident and need money immediately. The most common one is someone with a foreign accent saying they are from Microsoft, and they need to get into your computer to repair a problem. Steps to Avoid Becoming a Victim  If someone mentions there is a warrant out for your arrest, verify by contacting your local law enforcement agency or the specific alleged law enforcement agency to confirm. DO NOT call the number given by the person on the phone or...