The Livingston County Sheriff is warning residents about an unusual scam.

A local resident reported receiving a letter giving public information about the death benefit amount paid by Social Security. The letter requested a written reply from the recipient to include the name, address, date of birth, and possibly other information for both that person and a spouse.

In return this business claims they will send a gift card to a retailer in our area.

The letter apparently did not disclose the name of a legitimate business this was mailed from. Sheriff Steve Cox suggested anyone receiving such mailing to be very cautious as it may very well be a scam and/or attempt of identity theft.