MONROE - Police are warning residents about a scam in which a caller claims to be from the Social Security Administration and the Monroe Police Department.
Police said a resident reported getting a call Friday from the “Social Security Administration.”
“He was instructed to send gift cards in the specified amount to cover a debit he had with Social Security. The call was ended with minimal additional information being exchanged.” police said.
“This was followed by a second call showing the Monroe Police Department and our number (203) 261-3622 on the caller ID. The caller identified himself as a Monroe police officer and advised him to send the gift cards. A family member heard what had taken place and called us to verify the information, which was false,” police said.
Scam artists realize “many people no longer answer calls from phone numbers with unfamiliar area codes or unknown names. Spoofing is a technology that allows scam artists to trick caller ID into displaying false information.”
Police said do not send gift cards. “Gift cards are for gifts - not payments.”
If you suspect a possible fraud, do not send payment. Contact your local police department.
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