Police Warn of New Scam Involving Fake Arrests

Police warn of new scam involving fake arrests

Police said scammers are posing as attorneys, demanding money to bail loved ones out of jail.

HPD warns of fake arrest phone scam | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The Honolulu Police Department is warning the public about a phone scam where a fake attorney claims a loved one has been arrested and $8,000 in cash is needed to bail them out.

HPD issues warning about phone scam involving fake arrest - Honolulu Police Department

The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) is warning the public about a recent phone scam reported by a local resident. The individual received a call from a man claiming to be an attorney. The caller said the resident’s son had been involved in a car crash and was subsequently arrested. The scammer then requested $8,000 in bail money and provided a phone number to coordinate the handoff. The resident consulted with bank staff, who suspected a scam. …