Police Departments and FBI Warn of Rising Scam Activities, Including Phony Police Scams, Across Multiple Regions

Police departments across various regions, including Wakefield, Pleasanton, Renton, Cheltenham Township, Logan, and Laurel, have issued warnings about a surge in scam activities. These scams range from email and phone scams to fraudulent contractors and extortion schemes. The FBI has also alerted the public about scammers posing as landowners to sell properties to unsuspecting buyers. In British Columbia, scammers are using highly convincing tactics to extort victims with photos of their homes. Authorities urge residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities, including phony police scams.