State warns of phone scam impersonating law enforcement - KITV Honolulu

HONOLULU (KITV4) – The Hawaiʻi Department of Public Safety (PSD) is warning citizens to be on the lookout for a phone scam in which the caller pretends to be a member of law enforcement.

According to a PSD press release issued on Jan. 24, 2022, at least two people have contacted the state’s Sheriff Division, informing them that someone called their cell phone pretending to be an officer. The caller proceeded to tell the individuals that they had warrants for their arrest, instructing them to bring money to the Sheriff Division booking station on Keawe Street.

The Sheriff’s Division is reminding the public that they will never call, text, or email people asking for money, payment, or personal information. The department is also asking anyone who encounters a similar scam to please call the Sheriff’s non-emergency line at (808) 586-1352.

The PSD also suggested that individuals should keep themselves safe by not communicating with unsolicited text or e-mail senders, as well as never sharing personal information over e-mail or text even if the request claims to be official.

source: https://www.kitv.com/news/local/state-warns-of-phone-scam-impersonating-law-enforcement/article_fda7bf08-7d7c-11ec-ac6e-db626c9557af.html

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