The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office warned residents of three new scams popping up as the holiday season begins.
Scam No. 1
Deputies warn that a call, text or email from someone claiming that you have a package being held that needs to be paid for is a scam. TPSO said not to respond or send them any money, and to hang up if you answered the phone.
Scam No. 2
A call, text or email that says you owe Amazon money is a scam, TPSO said. Deputies advise residents not to respond or to hang up the phone. Do not put any money into a box or meet anyone you do not know.
Scam No. 3
TPSO said anyone telling you to put money on a gift card or into a Bitcoin machine to pay them is trying to scam you. Deputies said you should not pay someone through either of these methods.
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