Internet Hoax Hits Close to Home
Edmond Police Officer Targeted
Issued: February 08, 2010
There is currently a hoax email circulating on the internet. Not only is the email a hoax but so is the sender. At the bottom of the email, to give it credibility, they have cut and pasted Sgt. Scott Fees name, Edmond Police Department address and his phone numbers and fax numbers. As a result, Sgt. Fees has started receiving calls from people concerned about the email, and he has to explain that it is all a hoax and that he has been a victim as well.
The bogus email says in part, that National Gang Week is starting and gang members are putting baby car seats on top of cars stopped along the roadways to get people to stop to help, and then they are victimized. Again, THIS IS NOT TRUE! The Edmond Police Department is addressing this issue because an Edmond Officer’s information was wrongfully attached to it and we wanted to make the public aware of the hoax.
If you ever do have a question regarding a situation, instead of stopping to help, please call 911 and let a Police Officer provide assistance if any is needed. This will keep you and your family safe, and help will be provided if necessary.
Just a reminder, not everything you read on the internet is true, so always try to verify information before accepting it as fact. Go to www.snopes.com and this site is helpful in sorting out potentially bogus internet reports.
Also remember, if you are involved in a situation that makes you feel uncomfortable, or feel your safety is in jeopardy, call 911 immediately and an Officer will assist you.
