Nutley Resident Avoids Phone Scam From Fake 'Police Officer'

NUTLEY, NJ — Another Nutley resident may have avoided a phone scam after hearing of repeated incidents of fraud in the past, authorities reported Friday.

The Nutley Police Department released the following statement about the incident, which took place on Tuesday:

“Police took a report from a Nutley resident, who reported that they received a call from a man claiming to be a police officer. He told the woman her grandson had been involved in a motor vehicle accident involving a pregnant woman, and was being held in jail until she was able to send cash bail overnight. Aware from prior blotter reports, the woman notified police, who contacted Missouri police in an effort to obtain information regarding a postal address provided. No money was sent.”

Nutley police have issued repeated warnings about fraud in the township, including schemes similar to the above case. Catch up with a few of them below (click headlines to read article):

• Nutley Resident Dodges Phone Scam Involving 'Grandson'
• Nutley Police Help Clifton Woman Avoid $40,000 Phone Scam
• Nutley Store Owner Saves Senior From Getting Scammed, Police Say

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