Ring Ring, It's a Scam: Protect Yourself from Phone Scams

This City of Raymore podcast episode from December 19, 2025, focused on public safety awareness, particularly addressing prevalent phone scams targeting residents. Chief Jim Wilson discussed common scam tactics, such as callers impersonating law enforcement to demand payments via Bitcoin or gift cards, emphasizing that legitimate agencies never request fines or bonds over the phone. The discussion included advice on avoiding identity theft and situational awareness during the holiday season. No procurement, contracting, or budget matters were discussed during this meeting.