GWINNETT COUNTY, GA — Gwinnett County police are warning residents about scammers sending text messages that appear to come from the Gwinnett County Medical Examiner’s Office, asking for help identifying a deceased person.
Police officials say they will never contact next of kin to identify a deceased person by a text message.
“These texts are not legitimate,” Gwinnett County police warn. “The Medical Examiner’s Office and law enforcement will never use text messages to notify next of kin about a death or to request identification.”
If you receive a message like this:
• Do not reply and do not click any links.
• Save a screenshot for evidence.
• Verify by calling numbers listed on GwinnettCounty.com.
Police say to report it by calling the Gwinnett Police non-emergency line at 770.513.5700.