Reno Police warning of phone scams in the community
- Updated
Scammers tricked several people in our community over the last two weeks into handing over $200,000.
As featured on
Over the past two weeks, Reno has seen phone scams resulting in losses of approximately $200,000, primarily targeting elderly residents. The Reno Police Department is educating the public on recognizing fraudulent calls, which often impersonate law enforcement or the Federal Trade Commission.
Most Popular
Articles
- Impairment suspected in two-car crash on Pyramid Highway
- The Eddy to close permanently in November
- E-bike rider in ICU after crash with a semi at Mill Street and I-580
- Man killed in shooting on Sutro Street identified
- Amodei responds after Washoe County GOP condemns him over Flippo comments
- Police warn Reno residents about circulating phone scam
- 32,000 mail ballot envelopes in Washoe County have misprint
- Truck crashes into building on S. McCarran Blvd.
- Man accused of killing teen in south Reno pleads not guilty
- Vote Republican, or else: How Trump is dangling government help on the campaign trail
