The Kirkland Police Department (KPD) has been busy over the latter half of October, addressing a surge in fraudulent activities within the community. According to a social media post from the department, between October 16 and 31, officers responded to 2,056 calls for service, culminating in 64 arrests. The KPD highlights several incidents of note, underscoring the persistent threat of scam artists preying on unsuspecting residents.
Among the incidents, a phone scam stands out, where a community member received a call from a person masquerading as a representative of the Snohomish County Corrections Bureau. The scammer convinced the victim to send $1,500 purportedly to release the victim’s spouse from jail. In light of this, KPD advised, “Law enforcement will never call to demand payment or negotiate bail over the phone. Hang up and contact your local police department to verify the information.”…