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Sheriff’s office highlights rising financial‑scam tactics, schedules community fraud‑prevention presentation; council extends RideChoice transit funding for one
Summary
MCSO District 7 captain and the county financial‑crimes detective warned of an uptick in courier and cryptocurrency scams, scheduled a community presentation for June 26, and council approved keeping the Valley Metro‑administered RideChoice paratransit program funded for the coming fiscal period while staff develops longer‑term options.
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) District 7 Captain Thomas briefed the council on service levels, response times and a new squad model (Squad 5) to increase patrol visibility. Captain Thomas said the district is reallocating schedules to enhance community policing and to deploy a Squad 5 that will overlap patrol shifts and focus on hot spots.
Detective Roberts from the county Financial Crimes Unit described a set of common scams that have hit local residents, including telephone and courier scams…
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