Police said scammers have contacted community members claiming to be officers and requesting identifying information
The Los Angeles Police Department’s Wilshire Division is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers impersonate LAPD officers and attempt to obtain personal information or money.
Police said scammers have contacted community members claiming to be officers and requesting identifying information. In some cases, callers have demanded payment through prepaid debit cards or wire transfers, or instructed victims to deposit checks. Authorities said scammers have also manipulated caller ID information so that callback numbers appear to match actual police station phone numbers…