URGENT: Texarkana Police Warn of Deceptive New Email Scam

Cybercriminals are evil and unfortunately, they are clever at finding ways to get to our personal information.Texarkana Arkansas Police are trying to spread the word about a new scam you and your loved ones need to be aware of.

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This scam arrives in your email and involves a PDF file. According to a Facebook post from the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department, the email will look like it is coming from a big well known company like Microsoft, DocuSign or even PayPal the email will have in the subject line, there is an issue or problem of some kind with your account, there will be a PDF file attached to the email. If you open the file it will look legit with company logos and a phone number for customer service.

This is where they get you, the phone number they list for customer service goes straight to a cybercriminal. They will sound professional and to 'help you' with your account, they will ask you to install malware or ask for your login information, banking details or other personal information.

How to Protect Yourself From This Scam

Never open attachments from someone you do not know.

Never, Never Call Phone Numbers in a Suspicious Email. If you have a question, then look up the company's website and use the contact information they have listed online.

Never, Never, Ever Fall for an Urgent Tone. They are trying to make you panic so you will give them information freely. Remember, real legit companies usually do not send emails or PDFs demanding immediate action.

Always Stay Skeptical, slow down and double-check by calling a number on the company's official website. Scammers are trying to get you panicked, scared and rushed.