Amber Alert, scammers

Authorities warn of Amber Alert scams targeting concerned parents
The California Highway Patrol has issued a stark warning to parents about the rising trend of scammers using the fear of child abduction to gain sensitive information. CHP officials said phone scammers have been contacting parents posing as “Amber Alert representatives,
California Highway Patrol warns of Amber Alert scam
The California Highway Patrol is warning of an AMBER Alert scam where individuals are posing as fake representatives and asking parents to enroll their children in the phony Amber Alert system.
CHP issues warning about AMBER Alert scam
The scammers offer to "register" children for the AMBER Alert system, ask for confidential information and try to meet at victims' homes, officials said.
Amber Alert scam targeting Hispanic residents: deputies
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) said it is closely monitoring an Amber Alert phone scam that seems to be targeting Hispanic residents. According to SMCSO, residents should be on the lookout for scammers posing as Amber Alert reps who offer to register their children through the alert system.
California authorities warn of Amber alert scam targeting parents
CHP officials said scammers are posing as “AMBER Alert representatives” and contacting parents with an offer to register their children in a database in the event that the child goes missing or is taken. These scammers are also requesting personal information and even requesting meetups at parents’ homes.
Californians advised to be on high alert for ‘Amber Alert’ scam
The California Highway Patrol says a new scam is circulating where people pose as Amber Alert "representatives" and attempt to gather personal information.
CHP warns public about AMBER Alert scam to 'register children'
The California Highway Patrol is warning the public to beware of fraudsters posing as "AMBER Alert representatives" offering to "register" children.
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Highway Patrol Warns Against Attempted 'Amber Alert' Scam
"This is not how the AMBER Alert system works." No registration is ever required, the CHP said. AMBER -- which stands for America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response -- is only activated by ...