CON-ARTISTS ARE STARTING THE NEW YEAR OFF WITH A NEW TELEPHONE SCAM. A-P-D ON WEDNESDAY RECEIVED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT SOMEONE CALLING RESIDENTS, DEMANDING CASH FOR AN OUTSTANDING WARRANT. THE CALLER ALLEGEDLY CLAIMS TO BE AN ALBUQUERQUE POLICE OFFICER.
APD IS REMINDING EVERYONE THAT THE DEPARTMENT NEVER MAKES PHONE CALLS ASKING FOR MONEY OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION. IF YOU'VE RECEIVED ONE OF THESE CALLS, REPORT IT TO APD BY CALLING 242-COPS.
