Deputy sheriff encounters a “boss” scam

A deputy spoke with the victim of a scam involving a text message from someone claiming to be that individual’s boss.  The impostor sought Apple Gift cards.  He claimed he needed the money because he was in a conference and unavailable to speak over the phone.  Unfortunately, $600 dollars in Apple Card credits was sent.  Here’s the advice from Master Deputy Jimmy Watt of the Oconee Sheriff’s Office:  “When a situation like this arises, it is best to contact your boss or someone at your place of employment to verify that the request is legitimate.  As we have stated previously in the past, if someone is asking for some type of payment, or requesting money via a gift card, automatically presume it is a scam.”