 Hello, I'm Detective Stuart from the Sheboygan Police Department. Here are some tips to avoid being the victim of a scam. A legitimate business will not require you to send payment by purchasing gift cards and then providing the gift card numbers to them over the phone. Use common sense. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If you know someone who is vulnerable to a scam, talk to them and ask them to talk to you prior to sending anyone money. For more information on scams, stop at the Sheboygan Police Department and pick up a pamphlet or research scams online.