Hartford County Residents Being Warned Of "Major Crime" Scam

HARTFORD COUNTY, CT — State police are warning residents in Hartford County about a "major crime" scam.

State police said that the Central District Major Crime Squad has received multiple reports from Connecticut residents about phone calls from "unknown males" claiming to be members of the Connecticut State Police or the U.S. Marshal Services.

The scammers, who speak with "a thick accent," tell those answering that they are under investigation for "money laundering" and request personal information over the phone, state police said. The calls appear to be coming from 860-706-5652, which is the CDMC main landline.

"However, these calls are not being made by CDMC, and it's believed to be a scam attempt," state police said. "While these scam attempts are being investigated, we want to inform the public that these calls are not from the Connecticut State Police. Please note that Troopers and Law Enforcement Agencies will never ask for money or personal information over the phone."

State police said that anyone receiving a call that claims to be from the police or any other government agency, should not provide any personal information. Those receiving the calls should hang up immediately and verify the call by contacting the organization directly using an official phone number.

"If the call seems suspicious, report it immediately by calling 911," state police said.