Fake Law Enforcement Calls Spreading Across Texas and Nationwide

Fake law enforcement calls spreading across Texas and nationwide

A phone scam impersonating Texas law enforcement targets residents for money. One scammer even called Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner pretending to be him.

Beware of Scam Callers Impersonating Local Police, Warns Attorney General Todd Rokita

Fraudsters impersonating local police are calling would-be victims to demand payment of supposed “fines,” according to Attorney General Todd Rokita, and they are threatening arrest if the supposed fines are not paid immediately. Further, these perpetrators are tricking caller ID…

Maine officials warn of phone scams by fake police officers

Scammers impersonating Maine police are calling residents, using real names and ranks, and demanding payments for fake legal issues to avoid arrest.

Scammers Conned a Yonkers Resident of $70,000 -BEWARE!

Mr. Hongdong Liu Ms. Pinting Lu We’ve had an increase in reports from residents who have received calls from people claiming to be from the “Yonkers Police Internet Crime Unit.” During these calls, the caller either attempts to obtain financial information or persuade residents to open bank accounts in a new country, claiming they are […]

Police issue advice following recent bogus caller frauds in city

Police in Edinburgh have received recent reports regarding individuals approaching residences and claiming to represent a telecommunications company. These individuals may request sensitive information, such as payment details, or ask you to scan a QR code in order to update your broadband router. Officers have issued the following advice. Please be cautious and verify the […] The post Police issue advice following recent bogus caller frauds in …

Local Law Enforcement Warns Public of Ongoing Phone Scams - Discover Dade

Local authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant after receiving a high volume of calls today reporting phone scams impersonating law enforcement officials. According to officials, the most common scam involves callers falsely claiming that the recipient has failed to report for jury duty or that a warrant has been issued for their arrest. In some cases, the scammers have gone so far as to use the name of a former department captain who…