Location: 19600 Block of Ave 304

Incident Date: 9/13/18

Incident Time: 1030 Hrs

Case Number: 18-12040

Victim: Confidential

City: Exeter

Posted by: Dispatch

Suspect Information:

Liz with Copeland Klien & Associates LLC

On 9-13-18 at 1102 hours, Deputies were dispatched to a residence regarding a fraud case.  On arrival, they learned a person by the name of Liz who claimed to be with Copeland Klien & Associates LLC and representing Check Into Cash was calling to collect on an outstanding account.  As result, the victim payed $350 dollars, plus $5 as an administrative fee; however, after further account inquiry, she believed she was being scammed when Liz became verbally abusive and would not provide additional account information.

The Tulare County Sheriff’s Department is encouraging the public to use caution when solicitors and suspicious individuals call to collect and/or demand money.  If you feel the call is suspicious, DON’T PAY; and, report the incident to your local law enforcement agency. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department via telephone at 1-800-808-0488 / 559-733-6218 or anonymously at tcso@tipnow.com or by text or voicemail at 559-725-4194.