Amber alert, California

California authorities warn of Amber alert scam targeting parents
CHP officials said scammers are posing as “AMBER Alert representatives” and contacting parents with an offer to register their children in a database in the event that the child goes missing or is taken. These scammers are also requesting personal information and even requesting meetups at parents’ homes.
Amber Alert scam targeting Hispanic residents: deputies
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) said it is closely monitoring an Amber Alert phone scam that seems to be targeting Hispanic residents. According to SMCSO, residents should be on the lookout for scammers posing as Amber Alert reps who offer to register their children through the alert system.
Californians Say X Blocked Them From Viewing Amber Alert About Missing 14-Year-Old
Earlier this week, the California Highway Patrol sent an Amber Alert push notification to phones in the Los Angeles area about a 14-year-old girl that authorities believed had been abducted. But instead of conveying vital information that could help locate the victim within the notification itself,
California police warn of AMBER Alert scam circulating through the state
California law enforcement is warning the public about an AMBER Alert scam circulating throughout the state. The AMBER acronym stands for the American Missing Broadcast Emergency Response. It’s an alert used to notify the public whenever a child is abducted.
Authorities warn of Amber Alert scams targeting concerned parents
The California Highway Patrol has issued a stark warning to parents about the rising trend of scammers using the fear of child abduction to gain sensitive information. CHP officials said phone
California Highway Patrol warns public of Amber Alert scam
CALIFORNIA -- The California Highway Patrol is warning residents of an AMBER Alert scam. According to a Facebook post from CHP, scammers are posing as "AMBER Alert representatives" and telling parents they will register their children. They then ask for confidential information and to go to the parents' homes.
Californians advised to be on high alert for ‘Amber Alert’ scam
The California Highway Patrol says a new scam is circulating where people pose as Amber Alert "representatives" and attempt to gather personal information.
CHP warns public about Amber Alert scam
The California Highway Patrol has issued a warning for residents to stay vigilant following reports of phone scammers posing as “Amber Alert representatives,” offering to “register” children and asking people
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Amber Alert canceled after 14-year-old found safe
An Amber Alert issued Wednesday afternoon was canceled hours later by Inglewood Police after a missing teenager was located and is now safe with family, authorities said. Inglewood police said an ...
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Amber Alert deactivated after 14-year-old girl found safe; suspect in custody
A 59-year-old man was taken into custody Wednesday in connection with the alleged abduction of a 14-year-old girl in Long Beach that prompted an Amber Alert.
Freezing cold weather health warning issued with rare alert as temperatures plummet
The UK Health Security Agency has issued a warning with the national forecaster for regions across the country, with an amber ...