HARDIN - The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office issued an alert on Friday night that a Scam/Virus could be trying to steal identity from computers has targeted the county.

“We wanted to alert you that a resident from Calhoun County, called our office this evening and reported a possible scam/virus attempt,” the office said in a release. “The caller stated it shows UPS Package has shipped, and in the tracking number it contains a 2K, usually a UPS tracking will a 2Z in in it, also the other odd thing is it says the packages are for Calhoun Ferry Company.

Article continues after sponsor message

Get The Latest News!

Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox.

“Just be aware of your emails and be careful opening anything.”

Anyone who receives this or has any other information, contact the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office at 618) 576-9700.

Prefer RiverBender on Google
Copyright 2026 Riverbender.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

 

More like this:

Calhoun High Lockdown Initiated By 'Swatting' Incident
May 14, 2026
Man Charged With Aggravated Domestic Battery - Strangulation In Calhoun County
May 1, 2026
Calhoun County Man Charged With Defrauding Court-Ordered Drug Screening Test
Apr 20, 2026
Calhoun County Sheriff Announces Arrest in Child Sexual Assault Case
Apr 10, 2026
68-Year-Old Hardin Man Faces Multiple Charges After Incident
May 1, 2026