Scammers Call From Napa Police Number, Impersonate Detective: Police

NAPA, CA — Scammers are now impersonating one of the Napa Police Department's own, police said.

A local resident recently received a phone call from someone who said he was Napa police Detective Bill Hernandez and added that he was from Homeland Security, Napa police said in a Nov. 22 Facebook post.

The scammer, who is spoofing the police department's non-emergency phone number —707-257-9223— then asked several questions about credit cards and purchases, police said.

What should someone do if they receive such a call?

"If there is a question about who is calling, please hang up and dial our non-emergency number," Napa police said. "Do not hit redial or provide any information over the phone. You can also come down to our lobby at 1539 First Street and speak to someone in person."