Princeton PD warns of phone scam
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Published: May. 26, 2023 at 1:48 PM EDT
PRINCETON, W.Va. (WVVA) - The Princeton Police Department is warning citizens of a phone scam going around.
PPD said in a Facebook post that a person is calling people identifying themselves as a current Princeton Police Officer, and they are using the real name of a former officer (Winkler).
The person is attempting to obtain money through the scam.
PPD said that they will never attempt to solicit money, and they ask that if you receive a call, hang up and report it.
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