The Kauai Police Division alerts the general public to an ongoing phone scam wherein callers impersonate regulation enforcement officers and demand fee in cryptocurrency to keep away from arrest, in accordance to a information launch.
Scammers will impersonate regulation enforcement officers and declare the sufferer has a warrant for arrest due to missed jury responsibility or unpaid fines. The scammer will then strain victims to pay fines instantly via fee strategies reminiscent of cryptocurrency, pay as you go playing cards or cash switch providers. Although the calls could look reputable with scammers utilizing actual names, courtroom addresses or manipulated caller ID, also referred to as spoofing, they aren’t.
KPD reminds the general public that officers won’t ever request fee for fines, warrants or different authorized issues over the phone. All official communication from the courts will at all times be despatched by mail.
As a reminder:
- KPD won’t ever ask for funds for fines or authorized issues
- Be cautious of high-pressure ways and pressing fee requests
- By no means share private or monetary data with unknown callers
- At any time when doubtful, dangle up and name KPD instantly at 808-241-1711
When you obtain a name from a scammer, dangle up and report the incident to KPD Dispatch at 808-241-1711.
