From the Missouri State Highway Patrol:
Law Enforcement agencies in MO have AGAIN received reports about the warrant scam. Scammers create a sense of urgency and fear by saying you have a warrant, demand money and to resolve the situation quickly. They even spoof law enforcement phone numbers.
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โข Law enforcement will never call to demand payment or threaten arrest over the phone.
โข We do not accept payment in gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency.
โข Caller ID can be faked โ donโt trust it at face value.
๐๐ณ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ป๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น๐น๐:
1. Do NOT let the urgency of the call scare you into making a hasty decision.
2. Do NOT share personal info or send money.
3. Hang up and report the call to your local police department.
Help us spread the word โ share this post with friends and family, especially those who may be more vulnerable to scams.
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