Emergency Scams | City of Wyoming fb
Emergency Scams | City of Wyoming fb
Watch out for “emergency” scams.
Recently, we’ve seen an increase in emergency scams. Someone calls or contacts you, saying they’re a family member or close friend and that they're in trouble. But check that there’s an emergency first because it could be a scammer calling.
People may call, saying they’re a child, grandchild, law officer, attorney or doctor. They may say that there’s an emergency with someone you care about.
Before you act, take a minute to stop, stay calm and try to contact trusted family members to verify what you’re being told. Contact police departments, jails, courts or hospitals to verify claims of arrests, warrants or hospitalizations.
Never give people who show up at your house money, money orders or gift cards. Call the police immediately.
Learn more about how to prevent scams here: http://ow.ly/pRv450NjrbY
Wyoming and Kent County phone numbers:
Wyoming Police Department non-emergency – 616-530-7300
Wyoming 62A District Court – 616-257-9814
17th Circuit Court – 616-632-5220
Kent County Sheriff's Office non-emergency – 616-336-3113
Kent County Jail – 616-632-6300
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