CHEVY CHASE, MD — The Chevy Chase Village Police Department is warning residents to beware of scammers who are pretending to be police officers.
A scammer who called himself “Sgt. Ham” told Chevy Chase Village residents that an arrest warrant had been issued for them for failing to appear for court and that they must send money to avoid arrest. The Chevy Chase Village Police Department said it does have any employee with the name Ham.
Another scammer used the name of a real police officer, Lt. Dasilva, to convince residents to send him money to avoid arrest.
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“Do not be tricked by this thief. This is just another twist on an old con game. Ignore this scammer!” the police department said.
Last Thursday, the Village Communications Center received calls from seven residents reporting that a man who identified himself as “Sgt. Ham” from the Chevy Chase Village Police Department had contacted them.
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When some of the residents challenged “Sgt. Ham’s” claims, he told them that they would receive a call from his supervisor, a lieutenant. After a few minutes, the “lieutenant” called those residents, and their caller ID displayed the Chevy Chase Village phone number of 301-654-7300.
“These thieves are able to use technology to make it appear as if they are calling from the Village Hall,” the police…
