🚨Residents reported scam calls from fake Gloucester Township police officers
🚨Scammers cited bullying incidents and another sought bail payment
🚨Police warn that real New Jersey law enforcement never requests money
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP — A South Jersey police department put a voice to their usual warning about phone scams after residents reported getting calls from officers asking for money.
Gloucester Township police released audio of a phone calls received by several residents from “Sgt. Dave Young,” who doesn’t don’t exist. The call from “Young” addressed the caller by name, requesting a return call about a bullying incident. It included a phone number that has since been disconnected.
Another call from “Sgt. David Johnson” led the resident to believe they had to pay bail to the police department using Bitcoin. The resident did not fall for the scam and hung up. Similar calls were received by residents in nearby towns, according to Gloucester Township police.
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