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Monroe Police Department warns community of scammer posing as officer

MONROE, Wash. — The Monroe Police Department is warning the community of a new scam after a person claiming to be a police officer called a local business.

The imposter had reached out to the business manager saying they were conducting an internal investigation. The manager was then convinced to send the scammer prepaid debit cards and a PayPal transfer.

Since then, the department has been reminding people that officers do not request personal funds or sensitive information over the phone.

“Help us protect each other by sharing this information,” said a spokesperson. “Awareness is our strongest defense against scams like these.”

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Airbnb Scammer Who Targeted Travelers Owned FL Property: Authorities

The Airbnb scammer accused of defrauding travelers also owned property in Florida, according to authorities. Shray Goel, based in California and Wisconsin, allegedly amassed over $8.5 million through a double-booking-bait-and-switch scheme.

Operating nearly 100 properties nationwide, Goel faces charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft for his deceptive practices targeting short-term rental platforms.

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GRANT COUNTY CONTINUES SEEING UPTICK IN PHONE SCAMS

Grant County experiences a persistent surge in phone scams, with residents increasingly falling victim to fraudulent schemes. Authorities advise heightened caution and awareness to combat the rising trend of deceptive calls. Vigilance and reporting suspicious activities remain crucial to curbing the prevalence of phone scams in the region.