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Police dept.
warns of scams
The Putnam Police Department recently received multiple complaints of scammers claiming to be Putnam Police officers calling local residents and threatening them with arrest unless “fines” are paid. The scammers then attempt to have money sent to them in various ways including gift cards or by wire. The scammers have also “spoofed” the caller ID to show the Putnam Police Department’s phone number of 860-928-6565.
Additionally, the department has received calls from residents reporting that they have received telephone calls soliciting donations for and/or endorsed by the Putnam Police Department. Department officials said the department is not currently conducting any fund-raising campaigns, nor has it endorsed any other organization to raise funds on its behalf. The department said the Putnam Police Department or any legitimate law enforcement agency will never seek to collect fines or money this way.
If you receive a questionable call or believe you may have been contacted by a scammer, call the Putnam Police Department or your local police department to verify the validity of the call. Also never send money through the use of gift cards, wire or similar method as it is probably a scam.
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