LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is warning the public about a scam circulating across the area posing as the department itself.
First, the caller receives a phone call from the scammer, which appears to be coming from the LVMPD’s non-emergency number 702-828-3111; however, it is not actually the police.
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The scammer then identifies themselves as a “Captain” (or similar law enforcement position) with an official-sounding title or division. The scammer then tells the caller on the line that they were a “no call, no show” or they’re requesting money that the caller may owe. The scammer then threatens the possibility of arrest if the caller does not pay immediately.
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Las Vegas Metropolitan police advise the public that if they receive a similar call, they should hang up and call local law enforcement at 702-828-3111. Then confirm any information before acting, and are also advised not to send money…