Wayne Police Warn Residents Of Ongoing Phishing Scam

WAYNE, NJ — The Wayne Police Department has issued a warning to residents regarding an ongoing phone call scam.

According to the police, the scammers are using “Wayne Township” as the caller ID and inquiring about solar energy.

Police advise residents to hang up on these calls and to never provide unknown callers with personal information.

According to a report from the Federal Trade Commission, more than $1.1 billion was lost due to phishing scams nationwide in 2023.

Here are some recommendations from the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell to avoid falling victim to phishing scams:

• "Refrain from answering unexpected calls from unknown contacts.
• When receiving unsolicited phone calls, do not respond to any requests for sensitive information, access, or money.
• If suspicious inquiries are made by individuals claiming to represent a trustworthy organization, hang up and call the organization back using the official phone number found on their website.
• Establish a password with important contacts, such as loved ones, employers, and coworkers, and request it if suspicious inquiries are made by individuals claiming to represent them.
• Report phishing scams and other malicious cyber activity to the FBI's IC3 and the NJCCIC.
• If you or someone you know is being physically threatened, contact your local police department or dial 9-1-1 immediately."