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Homestead police chief warns against scammers using his name to steal residents' bank information
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Peter D'Oench , as published by CBS4 Miami
· July 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Chief Knapp finds this situation unusual, having never seen a scam where a police chief's name is used in this way. Homestead Police Chief Mario Knapp is warning residents about a scam in which his name is being used to steal banking information.
Homestead Police Chief Mario Knapp is warning residents about a scam in which his name is being used to steal banking information. Scammers are impersonating the chief, claiming to investigate unauthorized access to a victim's bank account. The scammers ask the victim to verify their banking information under the guise of protection.
Chief Knapp finds this situation unusual, having never seen a scam where a police chief's name is used in this way. Further details about the scam and the chief's warning are available from CBS News Miami , who conducted an exclusive interview with Chief Knapp. Residents are advised to be cautious and verify the authenticity of any calls claiming to be from the police department.
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Category: safety Published: July 18, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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