Scammers Pose as O-Town News Director
/About 20 news employees at WKMG in Orlando received a text from their boss; at least, it looked like it was from their boss.
Meteorologist Samara Cokinos was one of those who received a text from WKMG News Director Allison McGinley.
It said, ‘Hi Samara, let me know if you get this text, Allison McGinley.” Cokinos responded back and got this reply:
Since the tests were asking the staff to buy gift cards, none of those that got a text fell for the scam.
Also, scammers should know that in TV news, no one is offered extra compensation.
The scammers need to pick another industry.
H/T WKMG