An area couple got a huge shock when they tried to file their taxes. They discovered an identity thief had already filed. Even worse, that scammer took out a mortgage in their name.
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The pair said the crooks used fake information that had never been associated with either one of them. They were especially shocked to discover a mortgage since they were renting. Officers took information for a report.
Another Lawrence County man discovered he’d been a victim of crooks after he got out of prison. Someone had opened up multiple electric bills in his name at houses he’d never lived in. Officers took information for a report and advised him to notify his creditors.