Houma Police Department warns of current phone scam, encourages vigilance

PUBLIC ALERT: Rockland Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam Using Spoofed Number

The Rockland County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam involving a fraudulent caller falsely claiming to represent the Sheriff’s Office. If you receive a call from (845) 574-8661, do not answer or engage with the caller. Officials confirm this number does not belong to the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office. Residents are urged not to share any personal or financial information with the caller. For any questions or to verify …

Houma Police Department warns of current phone scam, encourages vigilance

The Houma Police Department wishes to warn the public about a fraudulent scheme where individuals pose as police officers, falsely claiming they are investigating a civil matter.   “People lose a lot of money to phone scams — sometimes their life savings. Scammers have figured out countless ways to cheat you out of your money over the phone,” reads an informative statement from the Federal Trade Commission. “In some scams, they act friendly and …

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