Crime & Safety
Hartford PD Warns Of Phone Scam
Police said a caller is pretending to be a police officer and demanding money for allegedly missed court dates and/or arrest warrants.
HARTFORD, CT — City police are warning people of an uptick in complaints from residents about phone calls from those claiming to be Hartford Police Department officers.
The HPD said in a statement Friday that callers tell the victims they've missed a court date or have an arrest warrant, then they demand some form of payment.
These are phony calls, the HPD said, and are not legitimate.
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"The Hartford Police Department would like to remind the public that Hartford Police personnel will never call people and demand money," wrote the HPD.
"If you receive a call from anyone claiming to be a police officer and demanding money, you are urged to report the matter to the police."
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To report such a call, contact the HPD at 860-757-4000.
🚨 Scam warning 🚨 Caller(s) contacting individuals claiming to be Hartford Police demanding money in regards to missed court dates, infractions, warrants, etc. This is a scam. Please contact local police if you receive one of these calls. pic.twitter.com/BhyFSVD2mo
— Hartford Police CT (@HartfordPolice) November 10, 2023
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