(West Fargo, ND) -- A phone scam requesting social security numbers is circulating through the West Fargo Public Schools community.
The call is known to come through on caller identification as being West Fargo Public Schools and has even spoofed a phone number similar to those within the school district.
In one known circumstance, the call came through as +1 (701) 499-1260 and was labeled as West Fargo Public Schools. Upon answering the call, the recipient was greeted by an automated voice, which stated “Please hold, we are in need of additional information…we are in need of your social security number.”