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BPD says multiple residents have reported fraudulent phone calls from scammers impersonating officers, sometimes using the names of real policemen.
The fraudsters "often state that someone in the home has missed a grand jury date or hearing and owes money to avoid criminal or civil penalties," the department says.
No Bensalem police officer of any rank will call to ask for money, authorities warn.
Residents should be weary of any callers who ask them to pay through gift cards, especially those:
- Who claim to represent an online vendor, business, or governmental body
- Who allege legal issues or overdue tax payments
- Who promise reimbursement at a later time
- Who claim to be your boss or work supervisor
If you get a call from someone claiming to represent BPD, report the incident to the department at 215-633-3719.
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