New Castle County police are issuing an urgent warning to Delaware residents about a troubling rise in phone fraud schemes targeting the local community.
Over the past seven days, authorities have documented a significant spike in scam calls where criminals falsely identify themselves as officers from the New Castle County Division of Police, along with other law enforcement agencies throughout the region.
These deceptive callers are specifically targeting innocent community members in an attempt to steal money or personal information by exploiting the trust and authority associated with police departments.
Law enforcement officials had hoped these types of fraudulent schemes would decline, but instead, the scammers appear to be doubling down on their illegal activities, continuing to prey on unsuspecting Delaware residents.
Police are urging all community members to remain vigilant and remember that legitimate law enforcement agencies will never request money, gift cards, or sensitive personal information over the phone during unsolicited calls.
