WILLIAMSON COUNTY PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

WILLIAMSON COUNTY WARNS CITIZENS OF IDENTITY THEFT SCAM 

 

            October 13, 2004 (Georgetown, TX) – Williamson County officials are warning residents of an identity scam that is occurring around the country involving voter registration records.  A caller claims to be with an organization, such as the elections office, and claims there is something wrong with the person’s voter registration.  The caller asks to verify information and requests a social security number and date of birth.  Do not give out those numbers.  That information can be used to apply for and receive credit cards in your name, leaving you with the bill. 

No cases of this have been reported in Williamson County.  The Williamson County Elections Office rarely makes any calls to verify voter registration information.  Persons receiving such a call should ask the caller to identify themselves and confirm the names of senior elections staff.  For more information or questions, or to report suspicious calls, please contact the Williamson County Elections Office at 943-1630.

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