The Folsom Police Department has issued a scam alert about impersonation schemes where scammers pretend to be law enforcement, Social Security officials, or corporate security to demand money. They warn that urgent claims of legal trouble and requests for payment via gift cards, wire transfers, or cash are major red flags, as reported by the Folsom Police Department.
The Folsom Police Department emphasizes, "Real law enforcement will NEVER demand payment over the phone" and "Social Security will NEVER threaten you or ask for gift cards." Any claim that government agencies accept iTunes, Amazon, or prepaid cards is false and should not be trusted.
According to the Folsom Police Department on their Facebook page, if you get a potential scam call, hang up, verify the caller by contacting the agency or company using an official number, and report it to the FTC or local police. Taking time to check the claim can help prevent financial loss.
