YONKERS – The Yonkers Police Department is receiving reports that unknown scammers are calling residents and impersonating Yonkers Police officers, either threatening arrests in exchange for payment of non-existent fines or soliciting monetary donations on behalf of the department.
The originating telephone numbers are spoofed (fake caller ID) making targets believe that the call is originating from the Yonkers Police Department, including telephone numbers assigned to the 4th Precinct (914) 377-7402. The Yonkers Police is investigating; however, these calls often originate outside the jurisdiction and frequently overseas.
Police said Yonkers Police Department – or any government entity – will never call to demand payment or make threats. The best course of action if you receive a call such as above, or any unsolicited call, is to hang up. If you want to verify the caller, call them back directly yourself.
Any residents or community members who have been defrauded by this scam are asked to call the Yonkers Police directly at (914) 377-7900 to file a complaint.
