Lancaster Sheriff's Station would like our residents to be aware of a recent scam. 
Lancaster Sheriff's Station would like our residents to be aware of a recent scam.
Last night, we were contacted by a victim who shared with us that they had received a phone call from an individual falsely identifying themselves as law enforcement personnel. He indicated to the victim that they had a warrant out for the victim's arrest and made the victim purchase "PayPal" cards in order to avoid arrest. Of course, this was false, and the victim lost over $1,000.
Please keep in mind that NO member of our department, station or any other law enforcement agency will ever ask you to wire or transfer them money or pay for any type of fine or warrant using "PayPal", ITunes cards or any other form of gift card.
Should you ever receive a phone call like this, please follow these steps:
1. Ask for the persons name, title and what agency/station/department they work for.
2. Contact that agency/station/department directly. Do NOT use the call back number that individual gives you, but instead ensure you are calling the number listed on the agency's website.
We hope these tips will prevent you from falling victim to this scam and that you have a wonderful holiday season!
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Lancaster Station at (661) 948-8466. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
Lancaster Sheriff’s Station polices the City of Lancaster, Antelope Valley College in Lancaster, and the unincorporated communities of Antelope Acres, Lake Los Angeles, and Quartz Hill in the Antelope Valley.
Ali Villalobos
Lancaster Sheriff’s Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
501 W Lancaster Boulevard
Lancaster, CA 93534
Station (661) 948-8466
Desk (661) 524-2154
Website: http://www.Lancaster.lasd.org
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Address/Location
LASD - Lancaster Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff
501 W Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster, CA 93534
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 661-948-8466
