The Folsom Police Department has issued an alert about a scam targeting senior citizens. Scammers are calling residents while pretending to be law enforcement officers. They claim the person missed jury duty, has an arrest warrant, owes fines, or needs to pay bail. The callers often demand payment through gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency, as reported by the Folsom Police Department.
The Folsom Police Department is warning the public about phone scams targeting community members, especially seniors. In a statement, they said, “Real law enforcement will never call to give you a heads up that we are coming to arrest you, demand money over the phone or ask for payment in gift cards or wire transfers.” These scams have been reported in different areas and remain a recurring concern.
According to the Folsom Police Department on their Facebook page, phone scams targeting senior citizens are on the rise. People are advised to hang up immediately and not share personal or financial information. To check if a call is legitimate or to report a suspicious call, contact the department’s non-emergency number at 916-355-7231. The department is sharing this message on social media to inform the public and help prevent fraud.
