Key West police are alerting residents about a phone scam involving fraudsters impersonating law enforcement officers. The scammers claim the victim has an outstanding warrant and demand payment over the phone. Authorities emphasize that legitimate law enforcement agencies will never solicit payment via phone calls.
This type of scam is a form of criminal identity theft, where perpetrators use stolen personal information to impersonate individuals, potentially leading to false legal actions against the victims. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services advises residents to be vigilant against such fraudulent activities. They recommend never providing personal or financial information to unsolicited callers and to hang up immediately if such a call is received.
Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious calls to local law enforcement and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to help prevent further incidents.
