URGENT! New Identity Theft Scam Happening Now in Minnesota

WARNING! I just got an e-mail from an organization in Minnesota about a scam that is happening right now.  Please read the information below and share this story via X (Twitter) and Facebook.  If you have any family members who are not on social media, please call them and pass along this information.

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CAUTION! Another Scam Happening Now in Minnesota

According to Fool.com, in 2022, the Federal Trade Commission stated that about 1.1 million identity thefts were reported.  Today, an alert was just sent out by a nonprofit in Minnesota stating that someone is using their name to try to get personal information.

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Just yesterday, I filled you in on a scam that a new restaurant in Rochester, Minnesota warned the community about.  Someone created a fake "Buy One Get One" coupon and even tied in Mayo Clinic to this scam.  Now, another scam is popping up and this one could lead to your identity being stolen.

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The Salvation Army of Rochester, Minnesota Is Informed of Identity Theft Scam

On Tuesday, March 5th, an e-mail popped up in my inbox from Rebecca Snapp, Director of Community Engagement, at The Salvation Army of Rochester, Minnesota.  Unfortunately, someone is making phone calls claiming to be this nonprofit and asking for some very personal information which could lead to identity theft.

"I am reaching out because we have received the disturbing news that several individuals have received phone calls from people claiming to represent The Salvation Army, asking them for their social security numbers and other private information."

The Message Included Information on What To Do If You Receive a Phone Call From Someone Claiming To Be From The Salvation Army

"The Salvation Army will never ask anyone to share this information over the phone, and we ask that anyone who receives a call from someone they don't know or are in any way suspicious about, that they hang up and call us directly at 507-288-3663. This will ensure that our neighbors will always know their communication is with legitimate representatives of The Salvation Army."

The Organization Is Requesting Help Spreading The Word About This Scam

"The privacy and data security of the people who support our work is paramount in its importance to us. We appreciate any help you can provide in sharing this message with our community."