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Snohomish County Treasurer Warning Of Scam Tax Notices

November 14, 2022

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A word of warning today from Snohomish County Treasurer Brian Sullivan about scam tax notices being sent to area residents. Local taxpayers have been hit with a demand for payment of a phony tax debt. The scam involves a letter claiming to be from the Snohomish County “Tax Resolution Unit” and threatens garnishment, property seizure […]

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Everett Police Warn Of Scammers Spoofing Court Phone Numbers

November 8, 2022

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Here’s a scam alert issued this weekend by Everett Police after reports of scanners “Spoofing” legit phone numbers. WHAT IS SPOOFING? Spoofing is when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your caller ID display to disguise their identity. Scammers often use spoofing to make it appear that an incoming call is coming from […]

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Everett Police Warn Of Scam Calls Spoofing Their Number

August 24, 2021

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It’s happened before and today Everett Police put out notice they have received several reports of scammers spoofing their phone number to call residents and claim they are with EPD. The Department says they will never call you and ask for money or to notify you of a warrant. If you receive a suspicious call, […]

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Everett PD Issues SCAM Alert On Bogus Court Collection Phone Calls

November 10, 2020

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Word in today from Everett Police on a scam happening again. DON’T BE FOOLED… Over the weekend, a local Everett resident called 911 to report a telephone scam. The resident told officers she received a voicemail from a male claiming to be “EPD Sergeant Mike Braley” who wanted her to call him about outstanding legal […]

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Scammers Targeting City Of Everett Utility Customers

September 10, 2020

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People in Everett, Washington are being warned about a utility bill scam. Here’s a notice put out Thursday from Everett Public Works. Multiple City of Everett utility customers have received calls falsely accusing them of being behind on their account and demanding payment. The City’s utility services office would like customers to know that they […]

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EPD Issues Warning Over Gift Card Scam

May 17, 2019

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If you find an elderly family member or neighbor who is suddenly buying gift cards, that may be a sign they are being scammed. Here’s an alert put out by Everett Police today. Over the past several months, local residents have reported an increase in scam calls where someone from the “government” (usually the IRS) […]

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