The Yonkers Police Department is warning residents of a new scam that involves telephone calls from people pretending to be officers who are seeking phony donations.
The department issues a statement that the scammers claim to be soliciting money on behalf of the departments. In some calls, the scammers threaten arrest for non-existent fines. The scammers have spoofed the department”™s 4th Precinct telephone number ”“ the callers are outside of the city, and previous scams have originated from overseas locations.
“Please be aware that the Yonkers Police Department – or any government entity – will never call to demand payment or make threats,” wrote the department on its Facebook page. “The best course of action if you receive a call such as above, or any unsolicited call, is to simply hang-up. If you want to verify the caller, call them back directly yourself. Please see the attached infographics for more information.”
Photo courtesy Yonkers Police Department
