Atlantic City Police Uncover Phone Scam

Here we go again! It's another scam in South Jersey. This time, callers are posing as Atlantic City Police Officers.

The real police say, don't fall for it - it's a scam!

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Atlantic City Police warn residents about scam phone calls

The Atlantic City Police Department is warning the community about a scam making its way through the area.

Someone is calling residents, claiming to be a member of the Atlantic City Police Department. The caller was able to fake the number he was calling from, with caller ID showing the police department's non-emergency phone number.

The caller actually identifies himself as an AC Police detective, which is not true. He then tells the caller that they have an active warrant against them, and they should turn themselves in, or they will be picked up and arrested.

Again, none of this is true.

The caller goes on to offer "a way out." That is, make a financial purchase of items like a gift card from the internet.  Authorties stress that this scenario would never happen.

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What to do if someone tries to scam you

Atlantic City Police say if you're contacted in this manner, you should hang up, and then reach out to the department's Criminal Investigations Section at 609-347-5766. You can also submit a text anonymously to tip411 (847411). Begin the text with ACPD.

SOURCE: Atlantic City Police Department