Scammers Demand Money, Say Pleasanton Residents Will Avoid Jail

PLEASANTON, CA — Scammers are posing as the Pleasanton Police Department, calling residents and demanding payment to avoid jail time.

Sgt. Julie Fragomeli announced in a Wednesday morning video that the caller ID shows up as Pleasanton Police Department. Scammers claim they have a warrant for the person's arrest and they must purchase a reloadable, prepaid card to avoid jail time.

"Pleasanton Police Department or any law enforcement agency would never call over the phone requesting money," she said.

Anyone who experiences this scam is asked to contact police at (925) 931-5100.

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