Fraudulent phone calls masked as Walmart employees have recently targeted residents in Newark, leading to victims divulging personal information after falling for false claims of debt. The Newark Police Department has issued a crime alert to bring attention to this form of deceit that is, unfortunately, becoming common in this digital age.

As per the Newark Police Department's Facebook post, these deceptive callers often possess a considerable amount of specific information about their targets, likely from online data breaches. The victims are subsequently urged to wire a sum of money to the caller to supposedly clear an invented debt.

The Newark Police Department has advised the public to never give out personal and financial details to unknown callers. Their guidance extends beyond this specific instance, urging residents to always exercise prudence and skepticism in the face of potential cyber threats.

If you ever encounter suspicious phone calls, you're encouraged to report them to the non-emergency phone number of the Newark Police Department at (510) 578-4237.