Check out this AI-generated police officer action figure—pretty impressive, right? 🤖
But here’s the real concern: scammers are getting just as creative, impersonating law enforcement officers and even spoofing our phone numbers on the caller ID!
⚠️How It Works:
There’s been a rise in phone calls, texts, and messages from scammers pretending to be law enforcement officers, including those claiming to represent the New Castle County Police or the New Castle County Sheriff’s Office. These fraudsters may falsely tell you that you have outstanding warrants, unpaid fines, missed jury duty, or are under investigation. They’ll threaten arrest or legal consequences unless you make an immediate payment, often demanding gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers, all to intimidate you into disclosing personal information or sending money.
âś… Protect Yourself:
Hang up & verify: Call NCCPD at (302) 573-2800
Never disclose personal or financial details over the phone and immediately report any suspicious calls to local authorities.
đźš« Law enforcement will never demand money or threaten arrest over the phone. If you believe you have been a victim of fraud, please contact your local police agency.
