RAYMORE, MO – The Raymore Police Department urges residents to stay aware of phone scams. Scammers often impersonate members of law enforcement, employees from your bank, a postal or delivery service or other authority figures.
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Do not answer calls from numbers you don’t recognize.
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Law enforcement agencies will NEVER take money over the phone. They will NEVER demand payment in gift cards or Bitcoin.
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Scammers use urgency to pressure you and they have had a lot of practice in sounding polished and believable.
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The moment a message feels off, hang up and verify with the official number.
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Never share personal information over the phone.
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Do not click on links in texts from unknown numbers.
We're here to help! If you think you've been the victim of a phone scam, do not hesitate to contact Raymore Police at 816-331-0530.
