Beware of Locals Love Us scam calls
Victory Media is alerting businesses to phone scammers impersonating The Picayune Magazine and KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Picayune in relation to the Locals Love Us awards, a best of the Highland Lakes contest sponsored by the two media outlets.
Callers are reportedly asking recipients to confirm or complete a contract for a trophy or plaque, sometimes requesting payment or sensitive business information.
“If businesses get a call about Locals Love Us, and they have a question or doubts about the authenticity of the caller, hang up and call me at the office,” said Victory Media Publisher Mandi Goldsmith. “Please don’t give out any information, such as credit card numbers, over the phone.”
The Locals Love Us campaign is a legitimate promotion organized annually by The Picayune and KBEY, highlighting community favorites based on the votes by readers and listeners.
“The best thing to do if you get a call about Locals Love Us, and you know it’s not one of the sales staff or you aren’t sure, tell the person you’re going to contact us yourself,” Goldsmith said. “If it’s a Picayune or KBEY salesperson, they’ll understand.”
If you receive a suspicious call about Locals Love Us, or are unsure about the source, hang up and call the media group at 830-693-7152 and ask to speak with Goldsmith.
Victory Media is the owner of The Picayune Magazine, KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Picayune, DailyTrib.com, 101 Fun Things to do in the Highland Lakes, and 101HighlandLakes.com.