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Hate robocallers? Now, Hawaiʻi AG is calling them on state and federal violations
Attorney General Anne Lopez joined 50 attorneys general of the Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force to warn nine voice service providers that they may be violating state and federal laws by routing allegedly unlawful robocalls across their networks.
USPS gives tips on how to avoid being scammed
Postal inspectors are reminding consumers to be alert for imposter scams during National Consumer Protection Week – March 2-8.
Hawai‘i Island police warn public of scam callers impersonating officers
According to Hawai‘i Island police, a scammer posed as a police sergeant, leaving a message for the victim saying they were “calling from the Hawai‘i Police Department regarding an important ongoing legal matter.” In other instances, scammers were asking people to buy Apple cards.
Hawai‘i State Judiciary warns public of scammers spoofing phone numbers from Hilo courthouse
Scammers are attempting to call and extort money from Hawai‘i Island residents.
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.
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.
Hawaiian Electric customers urged to be on alert for scams during busy holiday season
Utility scams tend to increase over the busy holidays and in the aftermath of disasters.
Tips for contributing to wildfire relief efforts on Maui
Officials encourage cash donations, which can buy good that support the Maui economy and be delivered where and when they are needed.
Beware of scam: Fake FBI agents using spoofed number of Hawaiʻi Attorney General
Scammers are calling Hawaiʻi residents pretending to be FBI agents and claiming they will be arrested if they don’t immediately pay unpaid fines by using Bitcoin, other cryptocurrency or other methods.
Hawaiian Electric Warns Customers of Potential Scammers
The company states it has seen an increase in scam calls during the COVID-19 pandemic.
