West Haven Police Warn Of Possible Coronavirus Scam

WEST HAVEN, CT — West Haven police are warning residents of a possible door-to-door scam related to the new coronavirus. Police said that while no cases have been reported in West Haven, there have been reports of people going door-to-door in parts of the state posing as “CDC” officials with the intention of conducting a COVID-19 survey.

Police said the people then reportedly attempt to “gain access to the residence and either rob the resident or attempt to obtain personal information.”

Police are advising residents that the CDC does not have any personnel involved in door-to-door activity or in the field collecting survey information.

“Although there have not been any reports of this activity in West Haven to date, we are providing this information to inform the public of this developing issue,” police wrote in a post on Facebook. “Please use cautioning if you experience anything similar to what is described above and please DO NOT OPEN YOUR DOOR to a stranger. Always check to see or ask who is at your door BEFORE opening it and immediately call the Police for assistance if someone identifies themselves as described above.”

Call the West Haven Police Department at 203-937-3900 for non-emergency issues and 911 for emergency calls.

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