Pittsburgh police have issued a phone scam alert.
🚨FRAUD ALERT!
Police recently received four reports from people who say they received messages from a 412 number from someone claiming to be a Pittsburgh Police Department sergeant.
The caller indicates that money is owed or that a warrant will be issued.
These calls are FALSE. pic.twitter.com/Ej1ldXOxwn
— Pittsburgh Police (@PghPolice) June 3, 2024
The department says they have received four reports from people saying they received messages from a 412 number, with someone claiming to be a police sergeant.
The caller indicates that money is owed or that a warrant will be issued for the person’s arrest. When the person calls back, a voicemail message states that he or she has reached Zone One.
Pittsburgh police say they will never demand money or accept money from individuals over the phone or in person.
The department takes reports on these incidents. Anyone who has received the calls is asked to call 911.
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