FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Lt. Wayne McInnis

Email: wmcinnis@kennerpd.com

Office: (504) 712-2234

Date: February 20, 2009

KENNER POLICE LOOKING FOR VICTIMS OF A TELEPHONE SCAM

Kenner - Kenner Police are looking for possible victims of a telephone scam in which (4) victims have been identified.

Kenner Police Detectives are investigating (4) cases in which the victims have received a phone call from a female that is very upset and begins crying. When the victim inquires as to “who is this” the caller responds with “you know who this is…” If the victim suggests a person that they believe it to be, then the caller takes on that identity.

The caller informs the victim that she is in police custody for writing bad checks and needs $1000 to keep from going to jail. She claims that a cousin has given her $500 and needs $500 more. If the victim agrees to help, the caller and the cousin gets on the phone and offers to meet to pick up the money. They arrange for the victim to meet the cousin and exchange the money.

Detective David Stromeyer is investigating the incidents. If you have been a victim of this scam, you are encouraged to contact Detective Stromeyer at (504) 712-2214 to report the crime.

Chief Steve Caraway urges anyone with information concerning this incident, to call the Kenner Police Department at (504) 712-2222, or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111.

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