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SCAM ALERT: CON ARTISTS POSE AS SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES

Source: San Diego Sheriff’s Department

September 20, 2022 (San Diego) -- The San Diego County Sheriff's Department is warning the public about a phone scam involving con artists posing as deputies. To sound convincing, the caller identifies himself as a currently employed deputy. The storyline involves a missed court appearance. 


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DHS OIG HOTLINE TELEPHONE NUMBER HAS BEEN USED IN SCAM TO OBTAIN PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION

 

 

Source:  Department of Homeland Security

April 19, 2017 (San Diego's East County) - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) is issuing this fraud alert to warn citizens of reports that the DHS OIG Hotline telephone number has been used recently as part of a telephone spoofing scam targeting individuals throughout the country.


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