California authorities warn of Amber alert scam targeting parents
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is warning parents about scammers using the fear of child abduction to gain sensitive information.
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,
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California police warn of AMBER Alert scam circulating through the state
California law enforcement is warning the public about an AMBER Alert scam circulating throughout the state. The AMBER acronym stands for the American Missing Broadcast Emergency Response. It’s an alert used to notify the public whenever a child is abducted.
California Highway Patrol warns of a new AMBER Alert scam
AMBER Alerts are issued by law enforcement when a child goes missing or is in imminent danger, to increase their likelihood of being found. But the California Highway Patrol (CHP) says it’s received numerous reports of phone call scams,
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.
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