Area Police Warn About Scams Following Thursday's Severe Storms

Area police warn about scams following Thursday's severe storms

ALTOONA (WQOW) – Following Thursday's storms in the area, the Altoona Police Department is alerting residents about potential storm chaser scams. The department posting on Facebook that some community members have already received calls about damage assessments.

Clallam Residents Scammed Out of $1 Million in Impersonation Schemes; Sheriff Issues Warning

PORT ANGELES — Authorities are warning residents after three older adults in Sequim and Port Angeles lost more than $1 million in impersonation scams early this year. In February, a 70-year-old Sequim woman was tricked into believing she was under federal investigation. Scammers posing as Amazon employees and FTC agents convinced her to deliver $125,000 in cash to a fake federal agent. Two suspects, 35-year-old Alla Mashkova of Tacoma and 39-yea…

Adair County Sheriff warns of phone scams that may affect area residents

(Greenfield, Iowa) – Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater reports his office received at least five calls, Thursday, concerning a phone scam. In the scam, someone who claims to represent the Adair County Sheriff’s Office – possibly a deputy – states that the recipient of the call had failed to appear for a court date, a subpoena or maybe even jury duty (there have been different reports). The issuance of an arrest warrant and bond money were eve…