Santa Clara police on Monday issued a warning about phone scammers impersonating police personnel to extort money.
In a statement, police said it continues to receive reports about scammers, who in some cases will spoof the exact number of a public safety department and threaten their potential victims with a purported arrest warrant in their attempt to solicit money.
"As a reminder, Santa Clara PD will never ask you for payment or money over the phone," the law enforcement agency said.
It advised the public to hang up if they receive such a call and immediately contact the department at (408) 615-4700.
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