Beware, Brooklyn Park residents—the scammers are at it again, this time spoofing the very number of the local protectors, the police department. The Brooklyn Park Police Department is shedding light on a fraudulent scheme where con artists are making unsuspecting citizens believe their caller ID when it shows a call coming from the police. But make no mistake, what answers on the other end of the line is far from being the law.
In their bid to keep the public safe, the Brooklyn Park Police Department has issued some advice to follow. They will never call to threaten arrest or demand money, as noted in a recent social media post. The authorities have to quite clearly remind the community that these scammers can easily make it appear any phone number they wish on your caller ID. It’s a crafty trick—and it’s one they're unfortunately good at.
If your phone rings and the caller claims to be the police: hang up right away and call the department directly on their official number, 763-493-8222. They've been clear on the protocol—real officers contacting you will likely be about a case or a situation you're already familiar with.
The community needs to spread the word and stay sharp. If you ever find yourself second-guessing, it's best to verify immediately. And in the dire situation where you do actually lose money to a scam, you're urged to call 911 to report it, according to the Brooklyn Park Police Department’s alert. Vigilance has often been the shield against such deception, and it seems it’s needed now more than ever.
