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Astoria Police investigating after receiving reports that someone is spoofing the Police Department’s official phone number and is posing as an Officer in Administrative Services

by Ted Wolfson
February 1, 2024
in Local News
Astoria Police investigating after receiving reports that someone is spoofing the Police Department’s official phone number and is posing as an Officer in Administrative Services
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Astoria, OR – According to the police officials, the imposter provides a number to call which leads to a voicemail box with a person claiming to be our actual Administrative Services Manager and directs people to leave a call back number.

The caller claims to have legal documents and that it is imperative that they be called back.

It is important to be aware that scammers may use different types of ruses, like claiming arrest warrants exist or that the call is regarding a background check.

Despite the type of ruse the end result is the same. The scammer is trying to obtain money or personal information.

If you receive a call from someone claiming to be a police officer, and asking you to move money, provide bank account pin information or in any other way send funds; it is a scam and you should hang up and report it to your local law enforcement agency.

In response to this fraudulent activity, the police department advises the community to verify the authenticity of any call claiming to be from their department or an officer.

Residents receiving calls they question or believe are fraudulent are encouraged to contact the Astoria Police Department Dispatch Center directly by calling 503-325-4411 to confirm the legitimacy of any communication.

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