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Friday May 26th, 2023 :: 11:34 a.m. HST

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5-26-23 Police Warn Public of Phone Scam

Hawai’i Police Department
South Hilo Patrol
Sergeant Nelson Cacho
Phone: (808) 935-3311
Report No. 23-051319

Media Release

Hawai’i Island Police are warning the public of a scam in which a person is impersonating a State of Hawai’i Police Officer over the phone.

In one case, a female reported that a male called and identified himself as a State of Hawai’i Police Officer with the Financial Crimes Department.  On the caller ID, a number associated with the Hawai’i Police Department shows up, and the caller asked for personal information.  The female did not provide her personal information and reported it to police.  

The Hawai’i Police Department reminds the public that police officers do not call, text or email people to ask for personal information.

Please report suspicious activity to the police non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the island-wide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.00. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers does not record calls or subscribe to any Caller ID service. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.

The Crime Stoppers TV Program is available on-demand from Nā Leo TV.

Address/Location
Hawaii Police Department
349 Kapiolani St
Hilo, HI 96720

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 808-935-3311

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