SCAMMERS PRETEND TO BE LAW ENFORCEMENT

Scammers pretend to be law enforcement

The Iowa State Police Association says there is a growing number of calls from people claiming to be police officers…telling you either your identity has been stolen or there’s an arrest warrant out for you.  The “officer” says if you send money by wire transfer or pre-paid gift card, everything can be cleared up. And the phone number that shows up on caller ID is that of a local law enforcement agency.  The State Police Association says law enforcement never telephones anyone about arrest warrants, nor do they ask for wire transfers or gift cards.  If you have a question, call the law enforcement agency.  And you’re reminded to never give out personal or credit card information to someone that calls you.

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