( KRON ) — The Healdsburg Police Department (HPD) is warning residents about a scam that is targeting their community. The department announced on Facebook Wednesday that a scammer is threatening residents to get them to send money and their personal information.
HPD advises if you’re in doubt about a potential scam, call the department at 707-431-3377. Police said to look out for fraudulent emails and threatening messages.
The department is telling residents to not pay the scammer and beware of gift card requests. “ If you’re asked to purchase gift cards to settle a ‘dispute’ with credit card companies, social security, or medical services, it’s highly suspicious,” HPD said.
A paper message is going around the city’s residents. Healdsburg police posted a picture of that letter (below).
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In the letter, the scammer claims they have their hands on individuals’ personal information. The scammer claims spyware called “Pegasus” has been installed in residents’ mobile devices.