Email scam
We are currently seeing a scam where the suspects are hacking into a person's email and sending out phony email messages. In the message the suspect, who claims to be the person whose email they have hacked into, claims they are on a trip in another country and all their money, credit cards, and cell phone were stolen. They are attempting to leave the country but they still must pay a hotel bill or purchase tickets. They may or may not ask for money. The suspects are hoping that a friend who wants to help will respond back and will be directed on how to send money. Do not respond back to this email. Contact your friend via telephone or in person and advise them concerning this problem. They should change their email password and/or account immediately.
Address/Location
LAPD - North Hollywood Area
11640 Burbank Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 91601
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 818-755-7679