Boulder City warns residents about phone scam
Boulder City police say someone posing as law enforcement has been calling city residents and asking for money in a phone scam.
City spokeswoman Lisa LaPlante said “several alert residents called them about an elaborate con.”
“They received calls from a person claiming to be a police officer,” LaPlante said. “The caller threatens them with arrest if they don’t buy gift cards to pay bail or ‘diplomatic bail.’ ”
The caller uses a “spoof,” meaning it appears the call is coming from the Boulder City Police Department. LaPlante said police would never call citizens to request money.
“These scams often prey on the elderly,” City Manager Al Noyola said. “Be sure you share this information with family, friends and neighbors who could be victims of such scams.”
Police Chief Tim Shea said anyone receiving such a call should hang up immediately. Residents can file a report on the municipal website: http://bcnv.org.
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