Herndon Police Warning Locals About Phone Scams

HERNDON, VA — The Herndon Police Department say they've noticed "multiple" phone scams involving threats and intimidation in the area, and are urging locals to be cautious.

The Herndon Police Department posted a recent news report on their Facebook page about a woman in neighboring Loudoun County who was a victim of such a scam.

"Unfortunately there are multiple phone scams involving threats and intimidation," the department stated. "Please, don't let these scammers play on your fears, or your emotions, and never give them any personal information or money."

These scams are seen all around the area, and often involve a caller claiming to have captured a close relative of the victim, demanding money to release the person. In reality, there has been no kidnapping. Scammers will also call pretending to be from the local police, the Internal Revenue Service or some other government organization demanding payment for fines to avoid jail.

Police ask that you report any such phone call to them so they can investigate.

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