Birmingham police warn residents about a phone scam. Scammers call people, pretend to be law enforcement, and try to steal personal details and money. Residents are urged to be cautious and report any suspicious calls.
Birmingham police have issued an alert about a phone scam that is targeting local residents. Scammers are calling people, pretending to be from law enforcement or other trusted agencies, and asking for personal information or money. The police say that these calls are fraudulent and can lead to financial loss or identity theft.
The alert comes after several reports from community members who received calls from unknown numbers. In many cases, the scammers use fake caller IDs to make it look like the call is coming from an official source. They may claim that the victim is in trouble or owes money, urging them to act quickly without checking the details.
Birmingham police advise everyone to be very careful when receiving calls from numbers they do not recognize. They recommend not giving out any personal or financial information over the phone. If a call seems suspicious, residents should hang up immediately and contact the police using a trusted phone number.
The police stress that no government agency will call unexpectedly to ask for money or personal details. They urge anyone who receives such a call to report it to the local authorities. This alert is part of a larger effort by the police to stop fraud and protect the community from scams.
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