Cheyenne Police Warn of Resurfacing Phone Scam
Cheyenne police are warning the public not to fall for an old phone scam that is making the rounds again.
The department in a Facebook post on Tuesday morning said it has received several reports of a resurfacing phone scam in which the caller impersonates Lt. Joel Hickerson.
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"These calls request monetary payment and are not in any way affiliated with the Cheyenne Police Department," the post reads.
Remember, local law enforcement will never call you asking for money over the phone or telling you that you have a warrant and need to provide payment to avoid arrest.
8 Things To Do If You Paid A Phone Scammer
Merciless phone scammers are targeting unaware folks with schemes involving pleas for charity, car warranties, unpaid traffic tickets, you name it. The Federal Trade Commission says, "Scammers often ask you to pay in ways that make it tough to get your money back. No matter what payment method you used to pay, the sooner you act, the better."
If you have paid one of these scammers and then realize you have been scammed, here are 8 tips from the Federal Trade Commission, on what to do if you have paid a scammer.
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