ND Attorney General issues warning about new scam

The North Dakota Attorney General’s office is warning the public about a new twist to an old scam.

Residents have reported receiving an email or text “notification” that a charge has supposedly been made against an Amazon or Apple account.  Victims are now being directed to send or upload a copy of their driver’s license to “verify” their identity.

The A-G’s Consumer Protection division reports there is the possibility that the driver’s license photo can be used to sidestep multi-factor identification screenings – giving the scam artist direct access to the victim’s existing financial accounts.

Parrell Grossman – of the Consumer Protection division – reminds consumers not to click on links in emails or text message notifications.

Grossman says if you think there might be a problem with your account, close the email or text message, open the App you usually use, and check your account that way.