**** HRP Media Release
Police are reminding citizens to be suspicious if someone calls pretending to be a loved one who had an emergency and needs money.
Don’t be pressured to act immediately. Scammers try to create a sense of urgency so you will take immediate action and don’t have time to think the situation through or consult someone else.
Be vigilant & don’t provide any money or financial or personal information until you have verified the legitimacy of the person or the organization they claim to represent. Call police if you’ve lost money or your identity has been compromised as a result of a fraud.
