Phone Scam Targets Lacey Senior

Police are asking Lacey seniors to be alert of a phone scam.

An elderly township resident reported a possible phone scam, police said. The resident received a call from an unfamiliar person who identified himself as “Johnny Black.”

The caller informed the resident that she won $30,000 and continued to say that in order to collect her winnings, the resident needed to provide $350, police said. Failure to do so would result in the IRS being notified, the fraudulent caller said.

“These types of scams are commonly attempted against seniors,” police said in a news release. “The police department would like to remind residents not to supply their personal information to unknown persons over the phone.”

All potential scams should be reported to the police department immediately. Call 609-693-6636.