NewsKTLA 5 – Local NewsNovember 2, 2026Los Angeles County
Burbank Police Department warns residents of caller ID spoofing scam
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The Burbank Police Department warned residents about a phone scam using caller ID spoofing to make calls appear to originate from official department numbers, including the non-emergency line. Police reminded residents that the department never calls to demand payment for warrants, fines, or criminal charges using gift cards or money orders. Authorities advised calling BPD directly at official numbers to verify the legitimacy of any suspicious calls.
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Residents targeted by the scam face the risk of financial loss if they comply with demands for payment using gift cards or money orders.
Key Facts
- The Burbank Police Department received reports of scam calls using phone number spoofing to impersonate official department numbers.
- Spoofed calls include the department's non-emergency line.
- The department never calls to demand payment for warrants, fines, or criminal charges using gift cards or money orders.
- Police advise residents to contact BPD directly using official phone numbers if unsure about a call's legitimacy.
- BPD's official non-emergency number is 818-238-3000 and general information number is 818-238-3333.
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