The Chatham County Council on Aging says that reports of banking scams are on the rise, after having received another last week. An elder Chatham resident received a phone call from someone claiming to work for Wachovia. Then another person, posing as an “account specialist,†asked for account and personal information. In this case, the target was fooled, but only for a short while. She managed to put a hold on her checking account and open a new one without losing any money.
All residents are advised to be wary and not to share personal information with callers. To report a suspected scam attempt in Chatham, contact the Chatham Sheriff’s Office at 542-2811 or the Chatham Council on Aging at 542-4512.