Madison Police Warn Of 'One Ring Phone Scam'

MADISON, NJ - Police in Madison are warning about a phone scam that has recently targeted local residents.

According to authorities, residents should be an the alert for the “One Ring Phone Scam” where automated phone numbers intentionally ringing one time, repeatedly, and frequently at random intervals.

The scam attempts to have the victim call the number back, at which time they keep the caller on the phone, and route the call through premium domestic and international numbers, resulting in hefty charges.

Residents are urged to refrain from answering unexpected calls from unknown international or unusual numbers, and returning calls from unknown or suspicious numbers. The New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC) reported they received numerous reports of the scam, which utilizes automated dialing machines to work through large ranges of phone numbers, intentionally ringing one time repeatedly.

These phone scams show up as unrecognized or spoofed missed calls hoping the target calls back.

If you've fallen victim, resulting in monetary loss, officials ask that you report the incident to the Madison Police Department at (973) 593-3000.

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