Scammers target Cowra
The Cowra Guardian has received reports of scammers targeting elderly people in town.
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Megan Green was visiting her father on Friday morning when he received a call from a taped voice message claiming to be the federal police, chasing an outstanding debt owed to the taxation office.
“It says they have a warrant issued for your arrest,” Ms Green said.
“It’s just horrible. They’re getting people conned into paying whatever.”
For updates, information and help with potential scams and what to do if you believe you are a victim go to https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/.