NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. — Niagara County is warning of a new phone scam that claims to be the county government calling.
Niagara County Legislature Majority Leader Randy Bradt said on Monday that a new scam is claiming to be calling from Niagara County, telling listeners of a security breach and asking them to verify their personal information.
“Like so many of these scams, this is an attempt to obtain your personal information that can be used to steal your identity,” Bradt said. “Niagara County does not randomly call residents and ask for your personal information.”
The callers have "spoofed" a legitimate Niagara County number.
People who receive a call and are unsure if it is legitimate are able to call the county’s Public Information Office at 716-439-7241.
