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Arizona officials offer advice to avoid phone scams, online predators

Phony phone calls continue to plague Valley residents as would-be scammers ramp up fraudulent campaigns in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic, according to officials.

Phoenix resident Kellie Davidson was dismayed when her Labor Day festivities got interrupted by one such call.

“It was an automated female voice that said, ‘This is a test call. Please remain at home, please stay at home and be safe,’” Ms. Davidson recounted to Daily Independent.

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