Phone Scam Warning Issued By Middletown Police

MIDDLETOWN, CT – Middletown Police are warning residents of bond money phone scam affecting the community.

Police officials said residents are receiving calls from suspects who allege a family member was arrested and they need bail money.

After making the phone call, the suspects then offer to send someone to the residence to pick up the bond money to assist with the bond process, police said.

Middletown Police officials want the public to know about this scam to prevent anyone from being financially victimized.

What makes this unique is the suspects are calling from out-of-state area codes and requesting payment in the form of Google Play cards, cash or bank routing numbers, police said.

Police officials said they do not offer to send people to collect bail money, request banking information or use gift/prepaid cards for bonds. In addition, if a loved one were in their custody, officers would allow them to contact you directly rather than use a third party to arrange for bonds, police said.

Do not give out any private information if you receive similar calls, police said. If a call is questionable or like the details, residents are encouraged to contact their local police department directly, police said.

Middletown residents can speak to an officer at any time by calling 860-638-4000.

Police officials said they will always confirm a person is in their custody and give appropriate information on posting bond if someone has been arrested.

The complaints received by the Middletown Police Department are being investigated, police said.