Phoenixville Residents Targeted by Scammers Posing as Police
Scammers posing as Phoenixville Police Department officials are targeting local residents in an attempt to steal money and personal information, authorities warn. The suspects claim that victims have missed a court date, then try to gather personal info and request payment in Bitcoin or gift cards.
The Phoenixville police department reminds residents that they will never ask for payments related to missing court dates, nor will any legitimate official request payment via Bitcoin or gift cards.
Residents are urged to report suspicious phone calls to the police, as these scammers are trying to deceive and steal from the community. This is a reminder of the importance of being cautious when receiving unexpected phone calls claiming to be from authorities.