Newport police warn of phone scam posing as the department

Newport police warn of phone scam posing as the department

NEWPORT, R.I. (WPRI) -- Newport police are urging people to be cautious of a new phone scam that impersonates law enforcement. The department said they've recently received reports of scam calls where the caller says they are with Newport police and have "legal documents" that must be signed. Usually the caller will explain that a failure to appear warrant was issued for a sexual assault case, according to police. The caller will then ask the pe…

Newport Police say phone scam involves impersonation of officers

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Newport Police Department warns of phone scam using officers' names - What's Up Newp

The Newport Police Department is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers impersonate police officers using actual names from the department to deceive victims into purchasing gift cards or bitcoin. According to a news release issued Saturday by Lt. Joseph C. Carroll, the department’s public information officer, scammers are identifying themselves as Newport […] The post Newport Police Department warns of phone scam using officers’ …