Crime & Safety
Beverly Police Warn Of Scammers Impersonating Officers
Police said the scam involves residents being told that they failed to show up for a subpoena and appears to be coming from a BPD number.
BEVERLY, MA — Beverly police said they have received numerous complaints from residents about a recent scam where those claiming to be police officers call and request gift cards to resolve a failure to respond to a subpoena.
The calls appear to be coming from the main business number of the Beverly Police Department, but are not.
"These calls are false," Beverly police warned. "These calls are a scam. We do not serve subpoenas via telephone. We certainly would not ask anyone to get 'gift cards' to settle any manner."
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Residents are advised never to purchase gift cards and send them to anyone requesting them in an unsolicited phone call.
"Again, this is a scam!" police said.
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