(Des Moines) Treasurer Roby Smith is reminding Iowans his office will never call and ask for bank account numbers. Today his office was made aware of a ‘spoofing’ scam where a group of individuals described as ‘Treasury Officers’ wanting bank account numbers and other personal information from a citizen.
“I want Iowans to remain on high alert for scammers trying to take their hard-earned money,” said Treasurer Smith. “If something seems off or too good to be true know, it probably is. I applaud this Iowan for stepping up and reporting the issue straight to my office, so other individuals don’t fall victim to this scam.”
It’s important to know that the State Treasurer’s Office would never call and ask for your bank account information or to meet you in a location other than Treasurer’s office.
-If you encounter a possible scam, it’s important to remember:
-Do not give out personal information.
-Resist the urge to act quickly or secretly.
-Don’t send money and don’t meet someone you don’t know or give out your address to scammers.
