Scams. Two local police
agencies report that they are receiving reports of specific scams targeting local
citizens.
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office
reports two scams,
Scammers are calling and telling
victims that their old emails and/or passwords have been allegedly identified
and threatening to publish information unless victims email them their bank
account information for payment.
“A “Sgt. Glass” who claims to be
associated with our agency is calling victims saying they need to report to the
courthouse for a DNA sample at a specified time. We anticipate this scammer
will then follow up the next day and demand the victim pay money to have a fine
or warrant lifted for missing their appointment.
If you receive a call similar to
these, hang up immediately.”
The Edmonds Police Department
(EPD) reports,
“EPD has handled several reports
where victims receive an email containing an actual password they have used.
The #scam typically demands #bitcoin payment or they will release video of the
victim captured via their webcam.
DO NOT click any links or respond
to the email!
DO NOT click on ANY LINKS from
unsolicited emails that want personal information of any type or need you to
take URGENT action!
Call 425-407-3999 if you are
concerned you may have been scammed.”
Remember, scammers are on overdrive
to take advantage of our anxiety during this COVID-19 crisis. For information
on scams check out the following web site,
AARP Fraud Watch Network:
Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office:
Edmonds PD:
Mail theft. The Edmonds Police Department reports an
increase in mail thefts. The Kirkland and Redmond Police Departments, in King
County, also have reported an increase in mail thefts in their cities.
With stimulus checks being distributed now, people who expect to receive a physical check, not an electronic funds transfer directly into their bank account, should probably pick up their mail as soon after it is delivered as possible. Mail thieves are probably on an increased lookout for these checks to steal.
Redmond PD recommends that everyone sign up for the Postal Service’s Informed Delivery service for a heads up on what to expect in your mail-
https://informeddelivery.usps.com/box/pages/intro/start.action.
Also, you can check with the IRS on the status of your stimulus at this link- https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus-tax-relief-and-economic-impact-payments.
Edmonds PD:
https://www.facebook.com/EdmondsPoliceDepartment/photos/a.459643557549686/1431633980350634/?type=3&theater
Redmond PD:
https://twitter.com/RedmondWaPD/status/1254784333564440578?s=20
KIRO TV:
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