Newark Police Issue Fraud Warning

Newark CA

20 October, 2021

11:00 AM

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NEWARK, CA — The Newark Police Department is warning the public of a spoof being carried out by callers fraudulently claiming to be police and requesting money for payment of fines via gift card purchases. Police officials said the department will never call and request money. They advise anyone who receives such a call to hang up immediately and call the department's non-emergency line at 510-578-4237. Copyright © 2021 Bay City News, Inc. All rights reserved. Republication, rebroadcast or redistribution without the express written consent of Bay City News, Inc. is prohibited. Bay City News is a 24/7 news service covering the greater Bay Area.