Department Urges Residents to Slow Down, Verify Requests Before Sending Money
LOVELAND — The Loveland Police Department is warning residents, particularly older adults, about scams that use urgency, fear and personal relationships to convince victims to send money or reveal sensitive information.
Police highlighted several common schemes residents should recognize, including callers pretending to be grandchildren or other family members facing an emergency. Before sending money, police recommend hanging up and contacting the family member directly using a known phone number…