10/05/2026
A member of the Muckleshoot community recently reported being contacted by someone impersonating a person they knew who requested money. Fortunately, the individual recognized the situation as suspicious and did not send any funds.
This type of scam is becoming increasingly common. Scammers often impersonate family members, friends, government officials, law enforcement officers, banks, or businesses in an effort to create a sense of urgency and convince victims to send money or provide personal information.
Older adults are often targeted because scammers know they may be more trusting and less familiar with modern fraud tactics.
Please take a few minutes to talk with your loved ones, especially elderly family members, about common scams such as:
âś… Family emergency scams ("I'm in trouble and need money right away.")
âś… Impersonation scams involving friends, relatives, or trusted community members
âś… Tech support scams
âś… Romance scams
âś… Lottery or prize scams
âś… Gift card scams
âś… Banking and account verification scams
âś… Government impersonation scams
âś… Cryptocurrency and investment scams
Remember:
Never send money simply because someone calls, texts, emails, or messages you.
Verify the person's identity through a known phone number or trusted source.
Be suspicious of anyone creating a sense of urgency or demanding immediate payment.
Never provide passwords, PIN numbers, account information, or verification codes to someone who contacts you unexpectedly.
If something doesn't feel right, slow down, verify the information, and talk to a trusted family member or friend before taking action.
Please help protect our community by sharing this information and discussing these scams with those you care about.
Stay alert.
Stay safe.
