South Kingstown Police Warn Of Phone Scammers Posing As Officers

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI — South Kingstown police have asked the public to be on the lookout for a recent phone scam.

Police said the phone scammers claim to be from the South Kingstown Police Department and instruct their victims to make a payment for missing court or to avoid arrest for outstanding fines or fees.

Scam calls have been reported by residents in Burrillville, Charlestown and South Kingstown, according to police.

"No member of the South Kingstown Police Department — or any other police department will
ever call asking for money," Police Chief Matthew Moynihan said. "These fraudsters can be compelling, but please do not fall for their scam."

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