The Pinehurst Police Department would like to warn the public about a new financial scam that has come to our attention over the past week. The scam involves an individual calling a Pinehurst resident. According to the caller the resident has won a gift card and a gas card through a sweepstakes from Wal-Mart. The caller then tells the resident they will need $3.95 for shipping and handling to send the card to the resident. The caller asks the resident to provide a credit card number to charge the $3.95 to. Wal-Mart has confirmed they are not participating in any type of sweepstakes or contests. Residents are advised not to give out any personal information out over the phone, especially credit card numbers, bank account numbers and social security account numbers. Residents are encouraged to contact the Pinehurst Police Department in the event they receive any of these types of calls.