The Edmonds Police Department is warning residents about a rise in phone and online scams that often target seniors and can lead to significant financial losses.
Police say these scammers commonly pretend to be law enforcement officers, government officials, or bank representatives. Victims may receive phone calls, texts, emails, or pop-up messages claiming they are connected to a criminal investigation and could face arrest.
The scammers often tell victims their phones are being monitored and that bank employees cannot be trusted. They may pressure people to keep the situation secret and stay on the phone for hours…