The Yonkers Police Department has continued to receive reports that unknown scammers have been calling residents and community members and impersonating Yonkers Police Officers, demanding personal information, money transfers, and payments while threatening fines or arrest. The originating telephone numbers are spoofed (fake caller ID) making targets believe that the call is originating from the Yonkers Police Department, including telephone numbers assigned to Police Headquarters (914) 377-7900, various precincts, and our Internal Affairs Division. Detectives are continuing to investigate the source of these calls which often originate overseas.

Please be aware that the Yonkers Police Department - or any government entity - will NEVER call to demand payment or make threats. The best course of action if you receive a call such as above, or any unsolicited call, is to SIMPLY HANG-UP. If you want to verify the caller, call them back directly yourself. Please see the attached infographics for more information.

Any residents or community members who have been defrauded by this scam are asked to call the Yonkers Police directly at (914) 377-7900 to file a complaint.

Please SHARE this information with your neighbors, especially seniors who may not be on social media. Thank you for supporting Law Enforcement and the Yonkers Police Department!

Alert sent on 01/15/2021 at 4:30PM EST

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