A recent Facebook scam has been brought to the attention of the Muscatine County Sheriff’s Office.
Muscatine County Community Services was contacted Friday by an individual who stated a person reached out them on the social media platform claiming to be from community services. This person told the individual they were eligible for a block grant, but that in order to receive the funds they had to pay $1,200 for processing.
The Muscatine County Sheriff’s Office was alerted and quickly identified this as a scam.
As with any calls, text messages, instant messages, or emails, always validate the information you are being told. Do not just send money.
For future scam alerts, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at (563) 263-6055.
