By Tom Hintgen

Otter Tail County Correspondent

Too many people in Otter Tail County have become victims of scams in recent months, as reported by the County Sheriff Department. Don’t become one of them. Follow this advice:

Do not  download email attachments from unknown email senders.

Do not  click links in texts from unknown senders.

Do not  give sensitive personal information out over the phone. The Social Security Administration, IRS, etc. will never call you to ask for personal or financial information.

Do not fall for a gift card scam. A legitimate business will never ask you to pay for goods or services with a gift card. If you are asked to purchase gift cards for any reason (to pay for a computer or software fix, to fix your mobile device, etc.), it’s a scam. Don’t go through with it!