Scammers Spoofing Coventry Police Department Phone Number: Cops

COVENTRY, RI — Scammers are spoofing the Coventry Police Department phone number and pretending to be with the sheriff's department, police said.

"We’ve received several reports today of scammers 'spoofing' the Coventry Police Department’s main phone number 401-826-1100," the department posted to its Facebook page Thursday.

"This means the number appears on caller ID even though the call is not coming from us," the post said.

The grifters claim to be from the sheriff's department, make accusations about missing jury duty and demand immediate payment over the phone, according to the post.

"This is a scam," the post said, pointing out that the sheriff's department does not request payment over the phone.

The police recommend hanging up immediately without engaging the caller and said to never provide personal or financial information.

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