Crime & Safety
Scammers Targeting Newtown Township Residents: Police
Newtown Township resident have been reporting scammers are contacting them, according to police. See the scammers' tactics here.
NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — Police in Newtown Township said residents have been reporting scam calls recently.
According to police, these scammers claim a warrant is out for their target's arrest.
They try to convince targets of open warrants for their arrest.
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Police said the scammers will claim targets need to pay them money for the arrest to be expunged.
This may come via call, text, or email.
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Police urge the public not to send anybody money using a Bitcoin machine, gift cards, or agree to a cash exchange.
Anyone who gets such a call, text, or email should hang up or not reply, then contact police at 911 and ask to speak to an officer.
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