#scam alert
Phone scam alert: MFD warns of fraudulent fundraising
The Maui County Department of Fire and Public Safety is not soliciting donations or conducting any fundraising by telephone.
Maui police warn the public of scam circulating via text message
The Maui Police Department is alerting the public to a scam circulating via text message that falsely claims recipients have a delinquent traffic violation account and appears to originate from the District Court of Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiʻi State Judiciary warns public about traffic citation text scam
The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary is warning the public about a new wave of scam text messages falsely claiming to come from the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary and alleging that recipients have unpaid traffic fines.
Police warn of ‘recovery scams’ targeting past fraud victims
The Maui Police Department is warning residents about “recovery scams” where fraudsters pose as investigators or government officials to steal more money from people who have already lost funds to previous scams. Police officials said these scammers contact victims through direct messages or online ads, promising to retrieve lost money or claiming the funds are […]
State officials warn of deceptive solar sales tactics
State agencies are warning Hawaiʻi residents about door-to-door salespeople falsely claiming that government programs provide free solar panels, emphasizing that state employees do not use cold-calling or home visits to sell equipment. The Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority reported receiving a recent surge in complaints involving representatives who use misleading tactics to pitch solar photovoltaic and […]
Maui police alert public of recurring text scam
The Maui Police Department is alerting the public to a recurring scam circulating via text message that falsely claims recipients have unpaid traffic citations and appears to originate from the Hawaiʻi Department of Motor Vehicles.
Maui police warn public of ‘spoofing’ scam calls
The Maui Police Department is warning the public of recurring phone scams involving spoofed calls that falsely appear to originate from the MPD. Scammers manipulate caller ID information and pose as law enforcement officers, claiming you have an outstanding warrant or missed jury duty. Victims are then pressured to make immediate payments via cryptocurrency, payment apps, gift cards, or credit cards.
Scam alert: Hawaii State FCU warns of new financial scam targeting residents
Hawaii State Federal Credit Union is alerting Hawai‘i residents to a new financial scam aimed at stealing sensitive personal and account information.
Maui police issue scam alert amid increased spoof calls
The most recent reported ongoing scam is spoof callers claiming to be a Maui Police Department representative. Spoofing is a technique used to manipulate caller ID information, making it appear as if the call is coming from a legitimate source, such as a government agency, financial institution, or even a known contact, making it highly deceptive.