Morris township police warn of phone scam involving bitcoin ransom
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Morris Township Police Warn of Phone Scam Involving Bitcoin Ransom

April 18, 2024

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — Morris Township residents are being targeted by phone scammers posing as local sheriff’s officers, according to the Morris Township Police Department. These fraudsters are manipulating caller IDs to appear as if calls are coming from the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, using real names of officers to enhance the credibility of their demands.

Victims are threatened with immediate arrest unless they deliver money, specifically in the form of bitcoin. The police have issued a warning advising residents never to provide sensitive personal information, money, or access to their assets to anyone unknown. They also encourage discussing this scam with family members who may be particularly vulnerable to such crimes. For any police service, residents should directly contact the Morris Township Police Department at 973-539-0777.

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