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Copper Cable Stolen From Telecom Company Found At SGV Business: LASD
3+ week, 6+ day ago (431+ words) SOUTH EL MONTE, CA — Los Angeles County sheriff’s investigators recovered suspected stolen copper cable during an inspection of a South El Monte business this month as authorities continue targeting metal theft across the region. Investigators with the Los Angeles County…...
AI-Powered Language Translation Technology Added To Police Body-Worn Cameras
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (156+ words) Patch HOWARD COUNTY, MD — The Howard County Sheriff's Office will implement AI-powered language translation technology into their body-worn cameras to provide real-time translations into more than 50 languages. "(This) allows our deputies to communicate more effectively with community members who have…...
Phone Scam Targeting Prince George's Residents | Bowie, MD Patch
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (169+ words) PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — A new scam has emerged in Prince George's County that pressures victims into paying for outstanding warrants that aren't real. Victims have reported to the Prince George's County Sheriff's Office that callers have been contacting them,…...
PWC Government Warns Of Scam Emails Appearing To Come From These Departments
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (299+ words) Prince William County Government Warns Of Scam Emails Appearing To Come From These Departments Patch Thank you to our Local Business Sponsor: PWC Government Warns Of Scam Emails Appearing To Come From These Departments The scam emails claim to be…...
Watch Out For Phone Scam, Tucson Police Warn
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (236+ words) TUCSON, AZ — Tucson officials are warning residents about a phone scam involving callers who impersonate City employees and request payment tied to housing assistance programs. According to officials, scammers are spoofing official City phone numbers and claiming to represent the…...
Phone Scam Targets Media Residents: What To Watch For
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (90+ words) MEDIA, PA — Several Media residents have received fraudulent phone calls from someone impersonating the borough's police chief, authorities said. In some cases, the caller ID falsely indicates that Media Police are calling — a measure known as "spoofing." "Please know that…...
UAPD Warns Of Latest Phone Scam Targeting Students
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (230+ words) TUSCALOOSA, AL — University of Alabama safety officials are warning students about a phone scam in which callers are impersonating campus police and demanding money or personal information. In a public alert posted by UA Safety, officials said scammers are spoofing…...
Scammers Are 'Spoofing' Alameda PD's Phone Number. Here's What That Means
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (183+ words) ALAMEDA, CA — Police are warning Alameda residents of scammers pretending to call from the agency and trying to trick them into giving up personal information. The scammers are doing this through a process called "spoofing," according to the Alameda Police…...
Spam Phone Calls Target Bowie Residents
6+ mon, 3+ day ago (180+ words) Patch Thank you to our Local Business Sponsor: Spam Phone Calls Target Bowie Residents The Bowie Police Department offers tips for residents who may find themselves a target of spam callers. The Bowie Police Department has received numerous reports from…...
Phone Scam Swindles Money From Howard County Residents
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (237+ words) HOWARD COUNTY, MD — In light of a phone scam happening recently in Howard County, the police department reminds residents that the county sheriff's office and the police department would never ask for payment over the phone. The Howard County Police…...