Scammers reportedly striking businesses in Livingston County

Businesses in Livingston County are reportedly being contacted by scammers saying they are with the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

According to a social media post from the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, the scammer provides what appears to be a legitimate case number and claims that counterfeit currency has been passed at the business. The caller then instructs employees to take the cash to a Dollar General store for “verification.”

Employees are provided with a barcode and directed to have it scanned at the register, after which they are instructed to provide the cash to the cashier.

In reality, the process transfers the funds directly to the scammer’s account, and the money is often unrecoverable.

These individuals may possess information that make them appear credible, including employee names, business owner names, and other details about the business. The information is used to convince victims that the call is legitimate.

The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office does not conduct investigations in this manner and will never instruct businesses or individuals to transfer money, purchase gift cards, scan barcodes, or send funds as part of an investigation.

Anyone who receives such a call should immediately hang up and contact the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office