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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police report a Godwin Avenue resident responded to Ridgewood Police headquarters on October 14, 2019 to report a fraud. The victim reported he received a phone call and was convinced to provide personal information to the actor who impersonated a federal agent. The victim reported he provided his social security number to the fraudulent caller. The victim was advised of the precautions to take after providing personal information.
Why are people so eager to answer the phone today. I don’t even answer the phone anymore let them leave a message. We know that everyone’s phone is ringing all day long with scammers.
The crooks use VOIP to spoof their identity. Fake utility, fake bank, fake government entity . Your correct let them leave a message.
Don’t answer your phone unless you recognize the callers name on your phone ID. Not phone # BUT NAME!!. Too many scammers out there!!!!!!