Tarentum Police Issue Warning About Ongoing Phone Scam
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Tarentum
Sent
Mon, Jun 8 @ 10:07am
Description
The Borough of Tarentum and the Tarentum Police Department have been made aware of a phone scam in which individuals are falsely claiming to be the Tarentum Police Chief or a Tarentum police officer.
These scammers are using "spoofed" phone numbers to make it appear as though the calls are coming from Borough or Police Department numbers, including:
•724-224-1515
•724-224-1516
•724-224-1818
Residents have reported being told that they are wanted by Homeland Security or that there are warrants issued for their arrest.
Please be advised that law enforcement agencies do not conduct official business in this manner. If a warrant has been issued, officers will respond in person, or you will receive official notification by mail or through the court system.
Do not provide personal information, financial information, gift card numbers, payment information, or banking details to anyone who contacts you by phone claiming to be law enforcement.
If you receive a suspicious call, hang up immediately. If you are unsure whether a call is legitimate, please visit us in person at Borough Building at 318 E. 2nd Avenue, Tarentum, PA 15084, or contact the Police Department directly through a verified number.
Please share this information with family members, neighbors, and especially elderly residents who are often targeted by these scams.
This notification was posted by Tarentum. Tarentum is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
