Scammer Posing as an LPD Sergeant Raises Concerns

LINCOLN–(KFOR Aug. 19)–Lincoln Police are warning you about another scam, which someone claims to be from their department. careful of this scam.

According to LPD public information manager Erika Thomas, a 43-year-old Lincoln woman got a call Monday from someone claiming to be Sgt. Alton or Aldon, saying she had to pay $500 for an ankle monitor program for someone in jail, which she sent through CashApp.

Thomas says the scammer called the woman back again, pressuring her to send more and she did not…

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