Scam alert from Switzerland County

Vevay, IN—The Switzerland County Sheriffs Office recently received information that counterfeit $20 bills have been circulating in the area. All businesses should be exceptionally careful when accepting them.

They have also learned of another scam going around the area. A caller will offer you money in return for placing a decal on your vehicle. The caller then goes on to say a size-able check will be mailed to you with instructions to cash it and give a determined amount of the funds to a subject that’s supposed come install the decal. As always use caution, the Switzerland County Sheriffs Office advises if something sounds too good to be true it usually is.

The amount of different scams is never-ending and will never stop. They stress never give personal information or payment over the phone when you receive these types of calls.