The Paso Robles Police Department announced on Apr. 23 that officers recovered more than $10,000 for a local resident who had been the victim of a scam. The incident began when a citizen reported suspicious activity through an Uber app and requested police check on the welfare of someone at a residence in Paso Robles.
Police said they responded to the home and learned that the resident had lost over $10,000 due to fraudulent activity. Officers acted quickly to identify and contact an Uber driver who was involved as a third party in delivering funds. After speaking with the driver by phone, police were able to retrieve the funds and return them to the victim. According to authorities, it was determined that the Uber driver was not aware of or involved in any aspect of the scam.
Officers are continuing their investigation into potential suspects connected with this case. The department is urging anyone with information about this incident or similar scams to contact them at 805-237-6464 or reach out to their local law enforcement agency.
In its statement, the Paso Robles Police Department reminded residents about common tactics used by scammers. “Debt collectors or government organizations will never send a courier to your home to collect funds to settle a debt,” officials said. They also warned against using non-traditional payment methods such as gift cards or cash through third parties as payment.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about financial scams targeting community members and underscores law enforcement’s advice for residents to remain vigilant.
