Posts Tagged ‘spoofing’
Update: Scam Calls Continue From Spoofed Phone Numbers
Delawareans continue to get calls from people who falsely portrayed themselves as state troopers, demanding money for bail or telling them that they are wanted.State Police are investigating multiple incidents in which the callers use spoofing technology to make it appear that the call comes from Delaware State Police – issued phone numbers. Some of…
Read MoreMd. State Police Warn Of Phone Scam
Maryland State Police are warning of a phone scam on the Eastern Shore. More than 30 people have reported receiving a call which appeared to come from State Police. One of two 410-numbers numbers was displayed, which actually are numbers for the Easton Barrack (410-822-3101 or 410-479-3101). The person who receives the call is told…
Read MorePhone & Internet Scams On the Rise
Scam artists are contacting residents on Delmarva trying to get you to give up your personal information.聽 Recent scams include bogus calls from utility companies, the IRS and Social Security.聽 Nearly all the scams include threats of arrest if you do not act immediately.聽 Many want you to pay with re-loadable or gift cards or…
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