State police report multiple incidents involving telephone solicitation across the commonwealth.
Troopers said in a news release that multiple residents received telephone calls from someone identifying as an investigating trooper employed with the Pennsylvania State Police, saying they would arrest the recipient on outstanding warrants unless a specified amount of money was paid for bail.
The caller asks to verify names, dates of birth and Social Security numbers, and asks for credit card and/or bank account information. If a recipient refuses, they are then threatened with arrest and/or fines.
Troopers remind residents to not provide personal or financial information if they are contacted by someone identifying as a member of the Pennsylvania State Police. Additionally, residents are asked to obtain the caller’s name, a call-back number, and the purpose of the call and report them to a local state police station.
Any questions regarding calls, mailings, or internet contacts received from the state police can be verified by a local station.
Troopers add that anyone who has already given out personal and/or financial information should monitor bank statements and credit reports and call their local police department.
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