Crime & Safety
'Jury Duty Warrant' Scam Circulating In Tolland
Tolland officials are telling residents to be wary of calls from fake police officers.
TOLLAND, CT — A new scam has been circulating that involves callers pretending to be law enforcement officers, according to municipal officials.
Tolland officials said Thursday that state police are aware a recent phone scam involving jury duty. Residents have been getting calls from a "sergeant with the Tolland Police Department" regarding "an arrest warrant for missing jury duty."
"This is a scam and is not real," town officials said. The scammers are attempting to use fear to extract personal information, officials said.
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The "Tolland Police Department" does not exist. The town is served by resident state troopers and state police from Troop C.
"Anyone that receives this call is advised to hang up immediately, and as always, not give out any personal information over the phone," town officials said.
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Officials said questions or concerns can be directed to state police at at 860-896-3200.
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