JAMESTOWN — The Jamestown Police Department issued a scam alert to residents on Monday, cautioning them about a recent wave of spoof phone calls from scammers posing as local law enforcement officers seeking money for various reasons.
Authorities stressed that the police department will never call individuals to request payments over the phone.
The scam involves callers claiming to be from the Jamestown Police Department and attempting to solicit money under false pretenses.
The police department is urging the public to hang up immediately if they receive such calls and to not share any personal or financial information.
They are asking community members to help spread the word and ensure that residents are protected from these fraudulent activities.
Anyone who receives a suspicious call is encouraged to report it to the Jamestown Police Department to assist in their ongoing investigation into the scam.
