The Brief
- West Whiteland Police warn residents about a rise in scam calls.
- Scammers are pretending to be law enforcement and demanding money.
- Police urge residents not to share personal or financial information over the phone.
CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. – The West Whiteland Police Department is alerting the community about a recent spike in scam calls where callers pretend to be law enforcement and try to get residents to pay fake fines, according to a statement released Monday, June 15.
Scammers impersonate law enforcement and demand payment
What we know:
Police say scammers are calling residents and claiming to be Sgt. Kevin Green from the Chester County Sheriff’s Office.
The callers tell people that a family member must pay a fine for missing grand jury duty or not paying a citation.…