Polk County Sheriff’s Office promoting scam awareness 

Scams have unfortunately become a common occurrence in our lives, so it’s become very important for people to beware of the signs of a scam, whether it’s over the phone,  online, or through a text message. Polk County Chief Deputy Mike Norland says being able to recognize a scam is important, as they’re always changing. 

Norland shares some common signs of a scam that you should always be looking for. 

Norland also shares some common scams that have been popping up across communities in our region. 

If you believe you have fallen victim to a cyber attack, contact your local law enforcement agency, and personal bank or credit union for assistance.