Residents in Sandy are being put on high alert concerning a wave of deceptive phone calls purportedly coming from local law enforcement. In a recent announcement shared via social media, the Sandy City Police Department has issued a scam alert to the community. Fraudsters, masquerading as officers from the Sandy Police, are falsely informing residents that they have missed a mandatory court appearance, subsequently attempting to extort money or personal information by threatening arrest or fines.
These scammers have found a way to grossly misrepresent the police, contriving to leverage the authority of the badge in their favor. The Sandy City Police Department has unequivocally stated, "The Sandy Police Department will never call to demand payment, threaten arrest, or ask for your personal or banking information over the phone," as detailed on their Facebook post. Citizens are reminded that legitimate court notifications do not occur in this manner and are encouraged to take swift action should they find themselves on the receiving end of these dubious calls.
In the event of receiving such a call, the department advises individuals to immediately hang up and avoid revealing any information. Validation of the authenticity of any claims made by individuals who claim to be law enforcement officers can easily be completed. The police department urges the residents to hang up and call our non-emergency line directly at 801-799-3000 to verify, providing a straightforward solution and an added layer of security against these false representations.
