#Phone Scam
State officials warn of phone scammers impersonating Hawai‘i law enforcement
These phone scams entail calling a person and claiming the individual is facing arrest for failing to appear for a court hearing or jury duty.
Hawai‘i Island police warn of phone scam circulating in Hilo
In recent reports, police say the suspect contacts the victim by phone, identifying themselves as a law enforcement officer and informs the individual they have an outstanding warrant for their arrest.
Called by the ‘Hilo Police Department Civil Processing Unit’? You were the target of a scam
Hawai‘i Police Department is the official name of the only police department on the Big Island. The department also does not have a ‘Civil Processing Unit.’
Phone scammers targeting licensed professionals, businesses
The state is concerned that the scam calls could be aimed at medical professionals such as nurses, pharmacists and others.
Hawai‘i Police Department warns of phone scammers posing as officers
The scammers are calling with altered caller ID numbers displaying Hawai‘i Police Department phone numbers, posing as police officers telling victims that they have outstanding warrants. The individuals then ask the victims to divulge personal information or make payments.
HPD Warns Against Phone Scams Asking for Bail Money
Hawaiʻi police are warning the public about continuing phone scams that attempt to deceive unsuspecting people for assistance in obtaining bail money for a family member who is incarcerated and needs immediate assistance.
HPD Renews Warning About Phone Scams Amid Continued Reports of Fraud
Hawai‘i Police Department is renewing its warning about recent phone scams amid continuing reports of Big Island residents that they have been a victim of frau
HPD Warns Public About Recent Phone Scams
Authorities are warning the public about recent phone scams in which attempts are being made to obtain money from individuals and businesses.
Honoka‘a Resident Swindled in Phone Scam
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is warning island residents to be aware of a telephone scam soliciting money to bail relatives out of jail.
HPD Warns of ‘Spoofing Scam’
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department wants to make the public aware of a “Spoofing Scam” currently being targeted on the island.
Scam Victims Can File a Claim to Get Their Money Back
You may be in luck if you were the victim of a scam between Thursday, Jan. 1, 2004, and Thursday Jan. 19, 2017, and paid the criminal via wire transfer with Western Union.
AARP: Smishing is the New Phishing
Instead of sending emails, hackers are increasingly using text messages to reach potential victims, experts warn.
HPD Warns Residents of IRS Phone Scam
To report a scam call, e-mail the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration and the IRS at phishing@irs.gov.
