CLEARFIELD – Lawrence Township police are warning residents of a computer scam that’s recently surfaced in the Clearfield area.
According to a department-issued news release, unknown persons are “hacking” into computers, then posing as a Microsoft rep to advise that the devices are compromised.
“These scammers demand their victims go to Lowe’s for a gift card in a large amount to be forwarded to them,” police said.
“Residents should not give out any private information to unknown persons.”