Mass. State Police Say Scammers Are Using Their Phone Number
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BOSTON (CBS) – Massachusetts State Police are warning about a phone scam where the call looks like it's coming from them.
Police say a New York woman got a call from the main number for the Massachusetts State Police headquarters asking for personal information.
State police say this is a hoax and anyone who gets this type of call should hang up immediately and report it to police.
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"Citizens should be aware that the Massachusetts State Police will never call them seeking information," they said. "Nor would any other police department."
Authorities warned of a similar similar scam back in March, where the calls appeared to be coming from a State Police barracks in South Boston.
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