Scammers Pretending To Be Chester Police, Department Warns

CHESTER, NJ — The Chester Police Department has issued a warning about a professional scam in which scammers pose as representatives of the local agency.

The scammers appear to have spoofed the caller ID of the police department. As a result, it could appear on residents' phones as the agency's non-emergency number: 908-879-5514.

According to the police, the caller claims to be a police officer, informs you that you have an active warrant for your arrest, and provides a phone number where you can pay the fee and cancel the warrant.

"Should you receive any version of this type of call, please hang up and do not offer any of your personal information," police said.

The police department is warning all residents about this scam, emphasizing that they do not contact residents in this manner about outstanding warrants, nor do they contact people over the phone seeking any type of monetary payment.

"Please contact us if you have any questions about fraudulent phone calls of this nature or to report similar incidents," police said.