The Suffolk County Police Department has an urgent warning for you: don’t fall prey to scummy scammers who are pretending to be cops to get your cash.
That’s exactly what brazen bandits did to two scam victims in Suffolk County.
The crooks were so convincing in their con that police decided to issue a warning to everyone in Suffolk County about the scam.
Police said the scam artists called people pretending to be the Suffolk County Police Chief. The deception was so convincing because the accused criminals used computer technology to make it look like the Caller ID came from the police department, when in fact it did not.
The swindlers then threatened two Suffolk County residents that they had outstanding warrants and had to fork over cash. The two victims sent more than $1,000 through payment apps and money wiring services, as instructed by the scammers pretending to be police.
The Suffolk County Police Department wants you to know they will never, ever demand money in lieu of arrest or other negative consequences.
Law enforcement wants you to call 911 right away if you believe you’ve been the victim of a similar scam. You can also make an anonymous call to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers at 1.800.220.TIPS (8477).