DALEVILLE | RICKEY STOKES NEWS
The Daleville Department of Public Safety is warning residents about a scam circulating in the area involving the payment platform Cash App.
According to officials, victims have reported receiving automated phone calls claiming there is an attempt to access their Cash App account. The recording instructs recipients to press “1” if they did not authorize the activity.
The caller then directs victims to enter a verification code sent by text message and ultimately asks for their Cash App PIN.
Authorities stress that Cash App will never call users to request their PIN. The company does not have access to users’ PIN numbers and does not require them to use the app.
Officials say if you receive a call asking for your Cash App PIN from someone claiming to represent the company, it is a scam. Residents are urged not to respond to prompts and to hang up immediately.
Legitimate communication from Cash App will come from an official 1-800 number.
Anyone who believes they may have fallen victim to this scam should contact local law enforcement immediately.
