Windsor Police Advise Residents About Officer Impersonation Phone Scam

WINDSOR, CT — Windsor police have received reports of a phone scam involving a caller falsely claiming to be a police officer in an attempt to obtain personal or financial information.

The caller may use convincing language to demand payment or personal information, police said.

Police advise residents, "Please be aware that police departments never solicit payments over the phone to resolve legal matters. Do not provide any payment or personal information to anyone claiming to be a police officer or a representative of law enforcement."

Residents who believe they have received a scam call are encouraged to contact the Windsor Police Department at 860-688-5273.