Lincoln, NE – Nebraska residents are being urged to stay alert this week as scammers impersonating law enforcement agencies attempt to steal money and personal information over the phone.
According to the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP), fraudulent callers are posing as troopers or representatives of law enforcement organizations, falsely requesting donations or sensitive personal details. Officials emphasized that these calls are not legitimate and are part of a broader seasonal increase in scam activity.
The Nebraska State Patrol stated it will never call members of the public to ask for donations or financial contributions. Officials also warned that scammers may spoof phone numbers to make calls appear as though they are coming from official NSP lines, sometimes even displaying verification checkmarks on caller ID screens.
Authorities advise residents to never share personal or financial information — including Social Security numbers, banking details, or payment information — during unsolicited phone calls. If a call claims to be from law enforcement and requests money, residents are urged to hang up immediately.
Scam activity tends to rise during certain times of the year, particularly around holidays and tax seasons, when individuals may be more vulnerable or distracted. Officials recommend verifying any suspicious call independently by contacting agencies through official websites or publicly listed phone numbers.
Anyone who believes they have been targeted or victimized by a scam is encouraged to report the incident to local law enforcement or the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office. Reporting scams helps authorities track patterns and warn others before additional victims are affected.
Residents are also reminded to talk with elderly family members and neighbors, who are often disproportionately targeted in impersonation scams.
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