Berkshire Eagle

Berkshire police departments warn of 'spoofed' phone calls appearing to be from police. Here's how to protect yourself

If you received a phone call appearing to be from the Adams Police Department claiming it had a warrant for your arrest, it was a scam in which the caller "spoofed" its number, the department warned ...

How to avoid the phone scam impersonating Wilmington Police Department

Wilmington Police Department received reports of a phone scam impersonating a department member. Here are tips to avoid ...
cnycentral

State Police report recent scams of people pretending to be law enforcement over phone

ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Police is alerting the public to phone scams where the caller pretends to be a member of law enforcement or a different government agency. Authorities said on May 30 ...
WAPT

Florence police warn of scam calls using chief’s name, department number

POTTER WAS THE GRANDDAUGHTER OF JACKSON CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER-- DR. JOHN PERKINS. NEW TONIGHT-- FLORENCE POLICE ARE WARNING US ABOUT SCAMMERS WHO ARE POSING AS THEIR CHIEF. THEY'VE GOTTEN SEVERAL ...
The Lowell Sun

Lowell Police warn of phone scam aiming to steal thousands from residents

LOWELL — Police are warning residents about spoofed phone calls that falsely claim they owe money. The Lowell Police Department put out an alert on social media that said they have received several ...
Staten Island Advance

Scam alert: State police warning N.Y. residents about suspicious phone calls

Members of the New York State Police are warning the public about a new scam that involves phone calls attempting to get personal information. As part of an ongoing phone spoofing fraud, scammers are ...
FOX61

Phone scams impersonating CT police officers are reported in multiple towns

East Haven and Simsbury's police departments advised about the scams Tuesday and offered tips on how to stay safe.