The Maui Police Department is alerting residents to a scam involving fraudulent text messages about unauthorized account charges. Victims receive texts instructing them to call a number to address the false charges, as reported by the Maui Police Department.
Scammers are contacting individuals and claiming their identities have been stolen. Victims are instructed not to involve law enforcement and are directed to withdraw large amounts of money and convert it into cryptocurrency using digital coin kiosks, as stated by the Maui Police Department.
According to the Maui Police Department on their Facebook page, no legitimate bank or government agency will ask individuals to withdraw money for deposit into a cryptocurrency account. The department advised the public to use verified channels when contacting banks or credit card companies about possible fraud or identity theft. The message concluded with the reminder: “Stay informed. Stay cautious. Stop the scam before it starts.”
