NORTH KINGSTOWN — Residents of North Kingstown have been cautioned against a spate of fraudulent phone calls by individuals pretending to be police officers, as announced by the North Kingstown Police Department.
The scammers, who claim to be current members of the police force, have been reportedly calling local citizens and unlawfully soliciting money for various reasons.
These spoof calls are designed to deceive residents and exploit their trust in law enforcement for financial gain.
Officials from the North Kingstown Police Department have made it clear that under no circumstances would they contact individuals to request payments over the telephone.
They have issued a stern warning to residents not to provide any personal or financial information to such callers.
The department urges anyone receiving such a call to immediately hang up and report the incident to the authorities.
They also encourage the community to remain vigilant and to help spread awareness to prevent others from falling victim to these deceptive practices.
