BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Police Department is warning people about a telephone scam in which people are claiming to be Buffalo Police officers and demanding money.
“The Buffalo Police Department is aware of a telephone hoax where callers are spoofing Department phone numbers, claiming to be Buffalo Police officers, and demanding money in order to rectify owed bills,” BPD said on social media. “The Buffalo Police Department will never seek to rectify outstanding fines or collect money over the phone. We are actively investigating the source of these calls.”
Anyone who receives one of these calls is asked to call the Buffalo Police confidential tip line at 716-847-2255.
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