LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Scam callers are claiming to be law enforcement officials to obtain information from their victims, Las Vegas officials say.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, U.S. Marshals Service and Federal Bureau of Investigation Las Vegas Office says they are aware of these imposter scams.
Officials say the calls look like they are coming from official numbers and scammers sometimes even provide information like badge numbers, names of actual law enforcement officials, federal judges, and courthouse addresses.
“These scammers have been using LVMPD officials’ names as well,” LVMPD said in an Instagram post. “Typically, the caller tries intimidating the victim into paying a fine for missed jury duty, identity theft claims, or other offenses to prevent arrest.”
Las Vegas law enforcement says these calls have numerous red flags as they and the government will never ask for credit, debit card or gift card numbers, demand bank routing or account numbers, request bitcoin or other cryptocurrency deposits.
LVMPD says to never provide personal or financial information to unknown callers.
For those who get a call like this, Las Vegas police say they should be reported to the local FBI office and to the Federal Trade Commission. Anonymous reports are available.
Those who report could authenticate the call by calling the clerk of the court or law enforcement agency in your area and verify the court order or other claims given.
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