The Reno Police Department want to warn the public of a social security scam going around.
They said a caller will ask for your social security number, claiming it's been compromised.
They'll ask you to verify the number, in which case they have stolen your information.
Reno Police are warning residents not to give out their personal information.
!!SCAM ALERT!! We have become aware of a new scam; The caller asks for your social security number, stating it has been compromised. They explain they want to verify it with the number they have, ultimately stealing your info. Please don’t give out personal information! Stay safe
— Reno Police (@RenoPolice) November 28, 2018
