Officials are warning residents about recent reports of phone scam artists who are impersonating Culver City Police Department officials in Southern California.
According to the department, these artists are placing calls requesting victims’ personal identifying information such as their address, Social Security numbers, bank account details, and other sensitive data.
“They may also use official-sounding language to gain your trust,” police noted in a Monday press release.
In addition, officials said the scammers are using technology to imitate the department’s phone number, making their calls appear to be legitimate to victims.
If you receive a call from someone claiming to be from the Culver City Police Department, officials said do not engage.
The department released the following list of instructions if you believe you are being targeted:
- Verify the Caller: Hang up and call the Culver City Police Department directly at 310-253-6208 to verify if the call was legitimate.
- Report Suspicious Activity: If you believe you have been targeted by this scam, report it immediately to the Culver City Police Department.
- Spread the Word: Share this information with friends and family to help protect our community from these scams.
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