PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh police have issued a warning about a phone scam.
🚨FRAUD ALERT!
— Pittsburgh Police (@PghPolice) June 3, 2024
Police have recently taken four reports from people who say they've received messages from a 412 number from someone claiming to be a Pittsburgh Police sergeant.
The caller states that money is owed or a warrant will be issued.
These calls are FALSE. pic.twitter.com/Ej1ldXOxwn
The department says they’ve taken four reports from people who say they’ve received messages from a 412 number, with someone claiming to be a police sergeant.
The caller states that money is owed or a warrant for the person’s arrest will be issued. When the person returns the call, a voicemail message claims they have reached Zone One.
Pittsburgh police say they will never demand money or take money from individuals over the phone or in person.
The department is taking reports on these incidents. Anyone who has received the calls is asked to call 911.
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