Redmond Police Warn Citizens Of New Scam

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The Redmond Police Department (RPD) has fielded multiple calls today from citizens regrading an attempted scam. Each person stated they received a call from the Redmond Police Department’s business phone number. The person on the line represented themselves as a Redmond Police Officer and was attempting to obtain personal information from citizens. The caller is using the guise of a missed jury summons.

Please know the Redmond Police Department is not calling citizens and soliciting personal information over the phone. NEVER give your banking or other financial information to anyone representing themselves as a Redmond Police Officer. If you have received this call and did give information over the phone, call your bank or financial institution immediately and report suspected fraud.

If you’re ever skeptical regarding if you are speaking to a member of the Redmond Police Department you can confirm the members identity by calling our business line at 541-504-3400 or non-emergency dispatch at 541-693-6911.

 

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