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Kaua’i Police Department issues warning for cryptocurrency phone scam: Kauai Now

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June 10, 2024, 3:01pm HST

The Kaua‘i Police Department is warning island residents of a new phone scam involving individuals impersonating law enforcement officers.

In the scam, callers impersonate a law enforcement official to solicit money. Scammers inform victims that they have a warrant for their arrest and that the only way to avoid arrest is to pay a fine in the form of cryptocurrency.

“Any such calls should be treated with suspicion. Refrain from revealing your credit card details or any personal information,” stressed Deputy Chief Kalani Ke. “It is critical to report such incidents to the Kaua‘i Police Department and remember that law enforcement will never call you to demand payment of any kind.”

To make the scam credible, the scammer can use real information about the victim. Scammers can even manipulate the phone number displayed on caller ID to make it appear as if the call is coming from a government agency, even if it isn’t.

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If you are contacted by a scammer, keep in mind some preventive measures:

  • The Kaua’i Police Department does not call citizens requesting money. Never respond to unsolicited requests for personal information from unknown callers.
  • Law enforcement will never request any type of payment over the phone.
  • A fine will never be imposed until the individual has appeared in court and been given the opportunity to explain their situation. If a fine is imposed, it will be public and reduced in writing (and will not be payable by gift card number or cryptocurrency).
  • Do not answer calls from unknown numbers.
  • Don’t give out personal or financial information, such as your Social Security number or credit card account number, to callers you don’t know. If they say they have the information and just need you to confirm it, don’t wait, hang up.

Immediately report any suspicious calls to the Kaua’i Police Department by contacting the dispatcher at 808-241-1711.

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