State Police Warning of Telephone Scam

The New York State Police has received information that an individual is contacting the public in Western New York, identifying themselves as the New York State Police and requesting personal information such as social security numbers. The number the individuals are calling from shows on caller ID as that of a State Police station, although the calls are not originating from the station. This is a scam. The State Police would never ask for this information over the phone. As with any suspicious phone call, the State Police recommends that you never share any personal information over the phone unless you are 100% percent sure of the origin of the call.