Authorities across various regions are warning the public about a surge in scams involving individuals posing as officials to extort money. In one incident, a Hyderabad resident lost Rs 1.2 crore over 20 days after being tricked by a scammer posing as a police officer. The FBI has reported an increase in smishing texts claiming to be toll collection services. Additionally, San Rafael Police are investigating cases of suspects impersonating federal agents to steal wallets and cash. In Kent, police thwarted a fraudster attempting to steal $2,000 from an elderly citizen. Scammers are also staging arrests on video calls, referred to as 'virtual handcuffs.'
Kent Police are warning the public about a scam targeting the elderly after an officer thwarted a suspected fraudster from stealing $2,000 from a local senior citizen. https://t.co/8lj6I271IU
In a recent case of a parcel scam and fake digital arrest, a Hyderabad resident became the latest victim, losing Rs 1.2 crore over a period of 20 days. His ordeal began with an unexpected phone call on May 7, during which an individual posing as a police officer informed him that… https://t.co/hp6ui5Ijg8
Our partners @SanRafaelPolice are looking for suspects impersonating federal agents to target people and steal their wallets and cash. Anyone who suspects they may be targeted in this manner should contact police immediately. https://t.co/9fN6BIh6jV
Be wary of suspicious texts similar to the one below. The FBI has seen a spike in smishing texts claiming to be toll collection services in multiple states. SSA Custer spoke with @WMAR2News about this Road Toll Services scam. Watch: https://t.co/VX8aBpP31A https://t.co/XjFi3Shy2A
Virtual handcuffs! Scammers posing as officials on video calls are staging arrests to extort money. Don’t be a victim! Learn more from @kpswathi. https://t.co/Khf4R7XDuZ