'Simply Hang Up': Police In Westchester Warning Of Phone Scammers Impersonating Officers

A Westchester County police department is warning people to be aware of phone scammers who have been impersonating officers to solicit money.

Yonkers Police are warning against a phone scam consisting of callers impersonating officers to solicit money from people.
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Ben Crnic

11/16/2022 8:30 a.m.

The unknown scammers have been calling Yonkers residents and posing as police, threatening arrests in exchange for paying non-existent fines or convincing people to give fake donations, according to a release by the Yonkers Police Department from Monday, Nov. 14.

The scammers' telephone number often appears on caller ID as originating from Yonkers Police, including numbers from the 4th Precinct, (914) 377-7402, authorities said.

"Please be aware that the Yonkers Police Department - or any government entity - will NEVER call to demand payment or make threats. The best course of action if you receive a call such as above, or any unsolicited call, is to SIMPLY HANG-UP," Yonkers Police said.

Those who wish to verify the caller's identity should call them back directly themselves, and anyone who falls victim to the scam is asked to file a complaint with Yonkers Police at (914) 377-7900, according to authorities.

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