CHESTER, NJ (Morris County) – The Chester Police Department is warning people of a phone scam pretending to be a police officer.
According to the department, scammers are calling from, what appears to be, this agency’s number, posing as a police officer, and demanding payment for an outstanding ticket and warrant.
“Please be advised that no officer from this or any other police department would ever require payment over the phone for any reason, whatsoever,” police said.
If you receive a call from what appears to be the Chester Police Department, and you feel the call is a hoax, hang up on that individual and call the police at 908-879-5514 or stop by the department to verify the caller’s authenticity.
