Maui Police Issue Alert on Phishing Scam Exploiting County Board Meeting Info

The Maui Police Department has issued a scam alert to the public, cautioning against a recent phishing scheme where con artists are exploiting public info from County of Maui Board meeting agendas. These scammers are hitting up potential victims through phone calls, emails, or text messages, posing as representatives of the County of Maui or its associated boards and departments. Victims are being misled into believing that they owe various fees, fines, or other payments connected to the board's agenda items or applications and are being hustled into wiring money or sending immediate payments.

In a post on their Facebook page, the Maui Police Department stated, "The County of Maui will not request payment via wire transfer, cryptocurrency, payment apps, gift cards, or similar methods." They remind the community that you should never give out personal or financial information or send money in response to unsolicited communication. Always make sure to verify any payment requests by reaching out directly to the County of Maui or the relevant department through official channels.

Anyone who has inadvertently shared personal details or sent funds as a result of this scam should report it without delay to the Maui Police Department at 808-244-6400.