Residents in Troy have been put on alert by local authorities due to a surge in scam calls from a person impersonating law enforcement. The Troy Police Department has issued a warning after reports surfaced of an individual using a 248 area code, claiming to be a lieutenant and falsely stating money is owed to the department. The police have urged the community to remain vigilant against such deceptive tactics.
The scam, which takes advantage of the trust usually given to those in positions of authority, has led police to advise residents to hang up immediately if they receive such suspicious calls. Describing the con, the department's social media post warned, "This unknown person is stating money is owed to the Troy Police Department. Please do not fall for this scam, JUST HANG UP!" Troy Police Department emphasized the importance of residents' actions to protect themselves.
We are aware of a scam call going around where somebody is calling from a local 248 number claiming to be a Lieutenant from the Troy Police Department. This unknown person is stating money is owed to the Troy Police Department. Please do not fall for this scam, JUST HANG UP! pic.twitter.com/c0obVK9NzB
— Troy Police Department (@TroyMI_Police) March 5, 2025
Furthering their commitment to public safety, the Troy Police have reiterated that legitimate agencies will not demand payment over the phone in such an unusual way. As reported by ClickOnDetroit, the department made clear that government agencies do not conduct financial transactions in this manner, thereby reminding the public to be mindful and skeptical of unsolicited demands for money.
