PEEKSKILL, NY — A scam currently in operation against Peekskill residents features thieves pretending to be local police officers. Even the chief has been appropriated.
Plus, the scammers are using technology that makes it look as if the call is coming from the police department.
Don't give callers personal information or money, no matter if they say they are a relative, the Internal Revenue Service, a utility company bill collector, a police officer or any of the myriad phone scams that have victimized thousands.
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When in doubt, hang up and call police. You may also contact New York State consumer protection offices:
You can also report certain types of scams and fraud to federal enforcement agencies. Federal agencies usually can’t act on your behalf, but they can use complaints to record patterns of abuse. This helps them take action against a company or industry.
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- Common scams and fraud - Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or use the Online Complaint Assistant to report various types of fraud, including counterfeit checks, lottery or sweepstakes scams, and more.
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