Crime & Safety
Stamford Police Warn Residents Of Latest Phone Scam
Police said they are experiencing "a high volume of calls" due to the latest scam.
STAMFORD, CT — The Stamford Police Department is warning residents about a new phone scam involving the department's own dispatch number.
"We're currently experiancing [sic] a high volume of calls due to our dispatch number - (203) 977-4444 being spoofed," police said in a Facebook post Thursday. "Scammers are posing as Stamford Dispatch and falsely claiming that you owe fines or have a warrant for your arrest that require you to make payment over the phone."
Police said the department does not call to inform residents about fines.
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"Please do not share any personal information over the phone," police added. "If you receive one of these calls, hang up immediatly and contact us directly if you're unsure."
More information on caller ID spoofing can be found on the Federal Communications Commission website.
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