Nevada Highway Patrol warns of phone scammer posing as officer
The Nevada Highway Patrol was contacted regarding a police impersonation phone call scam. An individual in the Reno area had received a phone call from a number that matched the NHP Reno Office.
The male caller identified himself as “Officer Chris Jordan” with Nevada Highway Patrol and stated that the person needed to confirm their Social Security number, date of birth, and that their bank account was through Bank of America for a fraud case. The imposter then provided a fictitious case number.
The Nevada Highway Patrol is advising all citizens to be vigilant and cautious if they receive a phone call from anyone requesting sensitive information. Your phone might show the call originating from NHP’s real phone number (775-687-9600) but criminals can manipulate caller ID to show any number.
If you receive a suspicious call from someone alleging to be from NHP, please contact your local police department.
In an unrelated matter, NHP reported Tuesday that it had arrested a man last week for impersonating an officer between Carson City and Dayton. Go here for the story.