The Kokomo Police is investigating complaints concerning a phone scam occurring in Kokomo.  

The Kokomo Police is issuing a public service announcement warning citizens about a phishing phone scam.  A phishing scam is to extort money.  Alarmingly, the scammer can have a fake name or number show on on your caller ID to convince you.  In these complaints, the scammer has identified themselves to be a member of the Kokomo Police Department.   

Once the victim answers the phone, the scammer informs the victim that there is a warrant for their arrest.  The scammer instructs the victim in order to keep from being arrested, the scammer instructs the victim to purchase gold from a local business/or take out a large sum of cash from their personal account.  The scammer asks to meet the victim at a location to exchange the gold or cash to keep from being arrested.  

How to avoid from being scammed:

• Never agree to meet someone at a strange address, especially someone who calls and demands cash payment. 
• Offer to provide proof of their legitimacy.  
• If you suspect a call is a scam, hang up immediately. 

To report fraud or a suspected scam,  contact your local authorities or the Federal Trade Commission at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

Alert sent on 01/06/2025 at 4:51PM EST

To submit a tip via text message text TIPKPD and your tip to 847411

Alert delivered to the following groups: Kokomo Police Department, Crime Watch Group, Media Contact, Pastors Group, and Westbrook Subdivision Neighborhood Watch

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