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Rensselaer County, NY – Residents across the Troy area are being warned to stay alert today after reports of a phone scam in which callers claim to be investigators from the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office and demand immediate payment to resolve an alleged warrant.
According to the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office, scammers are spoofing the department’s official phone number — (518) 270-5448 — to make the calls appear legitimate. Victims are reportedly told they have an active warrant and must provide money or personal information to avoid arrest…