The Cedar Park Police Department has issued a warning to residents about a concerning surge in fraudulent activity, involving a schemer impersonating law enforcement to swindle unsuspecting victims out of substantial sums of money. According to a social media post from the Cedar Park Police Department, reported by KXAN, the scam involves calls from an individual posing as a police lieutenant demanding money and threatening arrest if the funds are not delivered.
🚨ALERT🚨
— Cedar Park Police (@CedarParkPD) July 8, 2024
We have been advised of a phone scam involving callers impersonating a Cedar Park Police Lieutenant demanding money or threatening warrant for arrest.
❌DO NOT FALL FOR THIS SCAM❌
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"Remember, we will never ask for money or BitCoin!" the Cedar Park Police were quick to clarify through their official communication channels.
These scammers, utilizing sophisticated methods to make their phone numbers appear as though the calls are originating directly from the police station itself, have successfully conned at least one individual out of $20,000, as per KVUE.
For those who have encountered this deceptive practice, the Cedar Park Police Department has provided avenues to report the incidents on their website, shared by KXAN.
