California Highway Patrol warns about Amber Alert scam
The California Highway Patrol warns about a new scam where phone scammers pose as Amber Alert representatives to gather personal information under the guise of registering children, which is not how the system works. They advise the public to be cautious and only trust official agencies for such alerts.
Key Points
- Amber Alert system was created to inform the public of child abductions
- CHP is the only agency authorized to activate Amber Alerts in the state
Pros
- Raises awareness about a potential scam targeting residents
Cons
- Potential risk of personal information being compromised