BRICK – The Police Department is warning residents that strangers might call them, pretending to be a cop and telling them there’s a warrant out for their arrest for a major crime.
The scammer will scare their victim into providing money and banking information, police said.
“We would like to remind residents, police officers will NEVER call you and ask for money or your personal banking information over the phone. Hang up immediately, and notify the Brick Township Police Department at 732-262-1100,” they said.
They also warned that there is technology that tricks caller ID so it looks like you are getting a call from the police when in reality, it is not the police department. “If you are suspicious of any phone call, hang up and verify a legitimate call back number.”
