18/06/2026
Public Service Announcement
Western Australia is currently experiencing a spike in scams involving offenders impersonating WA Police officers.
Reports include callers using phone numbers linked to legitimate police stations, attempting to obtain personal, financial and cryptocurrency details.
WA Police will not:
* Ask for personal financial details
* Demand payment
* Direct people to transfer cryptocurrency or other assets
* Request remote access to devices
* Threaten a person with arrest
Scammers can alter phone numbers to appear as legitimate WA Police Stations to increase their credibility.
Protect yourself:
* Don’t Trust, Verify
* Hang up and contact organisations using official website numbers
* Never share personal or financial information
Report these offences at www.cyber.gov.au
For more details visit:
www.cyber.gov.au/police-impersonation
www.afp.gov.au/scam-alert
Stay vigilant and protect your information.
Source: Western Australia Police Force Facebook
Date: 17/JUN/2026