Scammers Pose as Sheriff’s Deputies, Banks in Recent Phone Scams: Authorities

Scammers Pose as Sheriff’s Deputies, Banks in Recent Phone Scams: Authorities
A San Diego Police Department officer looks on during a protest in San Diego on April 26, 2020. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images
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With phone scams becoming a more common form of fraud, governmental agencies are informing the public about new tactics and how to protect against them.

“The best advice is to ignore calls that aren’t from people in your address book and be skeptical about all unsolicited text messages,” Tanya Sierra, a spokesperson from the San Diego District Attorney’s office told The Epoch Times.