Scammers across social media have been using dog photos to trick users into sending them money.
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Lt. Diaz urges people to pause and do not be quick to give personal and financial information over the phone.
Lt. Diaz says he believes AI may have been used to create the voicemail and says he and Chief Holm have recently attended an AI training because "it's new" and they are trying to stay ahead of the game.
The Lewes Police Department and the DMV are warning locals on Delmarva that new scams are going around.
The nonprofit animal shelter, Humane Animal Partners, took to social media to warn of a scam Monday morning. The scam impersonates HAP and is requesting money from supporters via Venmo.
As part of National Consumer Protection Week, which runs from March 2 to March 8, the Delaware Department of Justice’s Consumer Protection Unit (CPU) is hosting in-person events and sharing online resources to help residents avoid scams.
In a voice recording sent to CoastTV by Lieutenant India Sturgis, Director of Public Information for the Delaware State Police, Sturgis says DSP has recently seen an increase in scam calls and text messages related to E-Z Pass balances.
The Milton Theatre has warned of a scam alert warning about unauthorized individuals falsely claiming to sell vendor spots for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day Parade event.
The Georgetown Police Department is offering advice to locals on how to protect themselves from credit card skimming scams after a device was recently found at El Mercado on Layton Avenue.
Scammers impersonating DEC employees to collect account information. Members warned to stay cautious.
A fraudulent advertisement promoting a "Spring Festival" at Cape Henlopen High School from March 7-9 has been circulating on Facebook, falsely claiming to offer vendor spaces for a fee.