Phone scammer posing as Bradenton Beach Police officer, department says

BRADENTON BEACH, Fla. (WWSB) – Bradenton Beach Police are reporting a phone scammer is active in the area, posing as an officer demanding payment under threat of arrest.

According to the victims, the man identified himself as a detective with the department, saying they had missed a court date and now must pay a cash bond or be held in contempt of court. The caller ID indicates the call is coming from the real police department.

Police received five reports on July 23 from people who had been called, and say there are probably others who have not reported the scam…

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