AMMON, Idaho — Five Illinois men were arrested Thursday, October 30, after Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies linked them to a parking-lot scam targeting Ammon shoppers, prompting a reminder from officials for residents to safeguard their financial information and verify charitable requests before donating.

In a press release from the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office , investigators say deputies responded to a Hobby Lobby around 10 a.m. on October 30 after reports were made of men soliciting donations through Venmo.

The day before, a similar call was reported at a Target, involving victims who later said their card information had been stolen. A vehicle matching witness descriptions was stopped near the Target.

Deputies said they smelled marijuana coming from the vehicle and found

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