Residents in multiple New Jersey municipalities have reported receiving suspicious phone calls from individuals impersonating police officers.
The callers use officer names and mask the number they are calling from to make the call seem like it is coming from a legitimate police department phone number.
Neither the Linden Police Department, nor any police union or organization associated with the Linden Police Department will ever solicit money or ask for your information over the phone.
If you receive an unsolicited phone call from an individual claiming to be a Linden Police Officer, obtain the caller’s name and disconnect the phone call. Then, call the Linden Police Department directly at (908) 474-8500 to verify the call was legitimate.
If you or someone you know has fallen victim to this scam, provided your personal information, or are a victim of identity theft, please contact the Linden Police Department to file a police report.
As a reminder, NEVER give personal information over the phone, by fax, through the mail, or on the Internet unless you have initiated the contact or you are sure you know who you are dealing with.
