FONTANA, Calif. (AP) - Fontana police are warning of phone scammers pretending to be officers who are calling residents and requesting immediate payment to clear up outstanding warrants.
The Riverside Press-Enterprise reported Tuesday (https://bit.ly/1dNo4L7 ) that the scammers are even using technology that shows the Fontana police headquarters number on Caller ID.
Spokeswoman Martha Guzman-Hurtado says residents have received calls demanding a fee between $1,000 and $5,000. The victims are directed to send the payment via wire or prepaid credit card - to an overseas location.
If the victim challenges the demand, the caller becomes irate.
Guzman-Hurtado reminds residents that police never notify people by phone of an arrest warrant.
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Information from: The Press-Enterprise, https://www.pe.com
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