Did You Receive This Call? Holmdel Police Say It’s A Scam

HOLMDEL, NJ – Authorities are warning Holmdel residents of a reported scam call made by callers falsely identifying themselves as representatives from the Holmdel PBA.

A fraudulent call was reported to police by one local business, with the anonymous caller soliciting donations for the organization, according to the department. However, Holmdel police say that the Holmdel PBA – along with most other New Jersey police unions – do not call residents for donations.

“We’ve received a call from a local business that they were contacted by the "Holmdel PBA", asking for donations over the phone,” wrote the department in an Aug. 21 Facebook post.

“The Holmdel PBA, along with most police unions in the state, DO NOT solicit donations over the phone. Please do not fall prey to this scam.”

Holmdel police urge residents to report suspicious or criminal activity by dialing 9-1-1 or calling the police department directly at (732) 946-4400.

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