King City police warns of scam calls impersonating Homeland Security

KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- The King City Police Department is warning the public about phone calls to some locals that claim to be from Homeland Security and former King City Police Chief James Hunt.

The department says these calls are fraudulent, with a reminder that Chief Hunt is retired and not affiliated with Homeland Security.

The department saying that none of its police officers are connected with Homeland Security.

If you receive a call claiming to be from Chief Hunt, you are urged not to engage or provide any personal information.