Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont State Police is warning the public about scam phone calls in which the caller is purporting to be a member of the Vermont State Police.
Reports to the state police indicate the imposter tells the recipient of the call that his or her identity has been compromised. The number that appears on Caller ID is the main line for the state police’s Westminster Barracks, although the calls are not originating from this location.
These calls are not from the Vermont State Police. If anyone receives such a call, they should hang up or not call back at the number provided, and instead telephone their local VSP barracks to confirm the authenticity of the message.
A list of all VSP stations and their contact information is available at this link on the state police website.
VSP reminds the public never to give out personal information or to pay money, obtain gift cards or money orders, etc., in response to unknown or suspicious callers. People also are encouraged to report suspicious calls to the Vermont Attorney General’s Office using the information below:
Report potential scam calls to:
Vermont Attorney General’s Office
Consumer Assistance Program
800-649-2424
https://ago.vermont.gov/cap/scam-prevention-through-awareness-and-education
Source: WESTMINSTER, Vermont (Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023) — Vermont State Police
