Crime & Safety
Norwalk Police Alert Residents Of Impersonating An Officer Scam
The department said it is investigating several reports of a scam involving a person impersonating a Norwalk police officer.
NORWALK, CT — Police are investigating several reports of a recent scam involving a person impersonating a Norwalk officer, the department said Tuesday.
In a news release, Police Sgt. Ryan Evarts said the scam involves a caller falsely claiming the recipient has missed a court appearance and must pay a fine immediately.
In at least one instance, the impersonator used the name "Jason Wilson," Evarts said.
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"This individual is not a Norwalk police officer," Evarts said in a news release.
Evarts noted the Norwalk Police Department will "never call or solicit money for missed court appearances or any legal matter. These calls are fraudulent."
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Anyone who has received a call of this nature or fallen victim to this scam is urged to contact the department's dispatch at (203) 854-3113, according to Evarts.
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