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Newark Police Department CA
Tuesday July 1st, 2025 :: 11:21 a.m. PDT

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Scam Alert: Newark PD Phone Number Spoofed

SCAM ALERT!

The Newark Police Department has been made aware that the NPD phone number has been spoofed by scammers in an attempt to target residents.

**Please keep in mind, we will not ask for any form of payment over the phone.

Here are some things to keep in mind:

  • Do not share any personal or financial information over the phone! Scammers will often create a sense of panic through urgency or threats. Please take the time to verify call information as it is most likely a scam.
  • Confirm the phone number on our website www.newarkca.gov/departments/police or call our non-emergency line at 510-578-4237 to confirm.
  • Listen for background noise, indicating the call may be coming from a call center.
Phone number spoofing has become a common trend. When in doubt, do not answer calls from unknown numbers. If it’s important, they will leave a message.

If you receive this type of phone call please hang up immediately and use call blocking and reporting tools through your phone carrier.

Stay vigilant Newark!

Address/Location
Newark Police Department CA
37077 Newark Blvd
Newark, CA 94560

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 510-578-4237

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