Crime & Safety
Bensalem Cop Impersonator Calling To Ask For Money In Scam
Police warned on Thursday that someone has been calling residents asking for money and assistance — and claiming to be a police officer.
BENSALEM, PA — Someone identifying themselves as a member of the Bensalem Police Department has been calling around to ask for money and assistance, police said Thursday.
"The scammer is spoofing their phone number and identifying themselves a police department employee through a psychology app where people who need services can contact a licensed therapist," police said.
The department added that "the Bensalem Police will NEVER call a citizen asking for money."
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Those who receive calls of this nature are advised to hang up and notify police at (215) 633-3719.
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