CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — State police say they’ve received multiple reports of a scam call telling Connecticut residents they’re under investigation for money laundering.
On Friday, state police issued a warning to residents about the call. The said it typically comes from unknown male callers claiming to be members of the state police or U.S. Marshal Services.
The scammers usually speak with a thick accent when they falsely tell victims they are under investigation, state police said.
The call usually appears to be coming from 860-706-5652, which is the Central District Major Crime Headquarters main landline, but the calls are not being made by CDMC, and it’s believed to be a scam attempt, state police said.
State police say these calls are not from them and that troopers and other law enforcement agencies will never ask for money or personal information over the phone.
Anyone who receives a call from someone claiming to be from the police or any other government agency should not provide any personal information, and should instead hang up and verify the call by contacting the organization directly, using an official phone number.
Report any calls that seem suspicious to 911.
The scam calls are under investigation.
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