Hawaiʻi Police Department
Puna District
Captain Samuel Jelsma
Phone: 965-2716
Scam reward postcard
Media Release
Hawaiʻi Island police are again warning the public about mail scams intended to obtain victims’ credit card information. In this latest scam, victims are mailed a “Notice of Reward” card claiming the recipient has won what appears to be a $100 gift certificate redeemable at retail stores but saying the prize must be claimed within a short time period.
The postcard has no return address. When recipients call the listed number they are asked to pay $4.95 to activate the card, and to provide a credit card number to do so.
Police warn the public to avoid responding to unsolicited claims of awards, particularly when a credit card or cash payment is required to claim a prize.