Cheshire Police Warn Of Phone Scam

CHESHIRE, CT — Cheshire police are warning residents of a phone scam in which the caller claims to be a member of local law enforcement.

Police said numerous residents throughout Connecticut have reported receiving calls from “malicious actors” posing as local law enforcement, such as an officer, sheriff, marshal, captain or lieutenant.

“In the typical phone call scenario, the callers have been advising the individuals of a warrant for their arrest,” police wrote in a news release. “The caller then states that the charges will be dismissed if the individual pays a fine.”

The callers have been demanding the victims pay $3,000 to avoid being incarcerated, according to police.

Anyone who has received a similar phone call and is unsure if it’s legitimate or not, is asked to call the Cheshire Police Department at 203-271-5500.