We frequently post about scams aimed at the University of Washington community, and a recent trend targets the parents of UW students.
Last week, UW police issued a warning about scam phone calls that appear on caller ID to come from the University of Washington Police Department (UWPD). The caller falsely claims that a student is in legal trouble and immediately needs money. The parents are told to send bail money through a mobile payment service. UWPD recommends that if you receive such a call, you should avoid engaging with the caller, hang up immediately, and if you feel concerned, directly contact the person who was alleged to be in trouble.
Additional info is available on the UWPD website.
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