Multiple US Police Warn Residents of Widespread Scam Calls

Law enforcement agencies across multiple U.S. regions are warning residents about a surge in phone and email scams where fraudsters impersonate police officers or local officials to steal personal and financial information. In Indiana County, Pennsylvania, scammers posing as 'Deputy Stewart' claim to have confidential paperwork, but the sheriff's office advises residents to verify identities through official numbers before responding. The Gilroy Police Department in California reported scammers spoofing their phone number and threatening arrest or fines unless payment is made, a tactic also highlighted by the Federal Trade Commission. Yonkers Police Department cautions against calls from a nonexistent “Internet Crime Unit,” noting arrests made in connection with a scam demanding money to fix a computer allegedly used for illegal activities. Similarly, Shorewood Hills Police in Wisconsin alert residents about fraudulent emails falsely sent from the Village Board President's account, urging caution with suspicious emails. Additionally, Wayne Township police warned about phishing calls related to solar energy inquiries, emphasizing the importance of not sharing personal details with unknown callers amid rising phishing losses nationwide.