New York State Police are warning residents of an identity phishing scam.
Troopers say several people have received calls from individuals claiming to be members of the State Police. Victims have been told their identity has been stolen or that they’re being investigated.
Authorities say the ruse is an attempt to “phish” for personal information or to solicit money.
State police say the phone number that’s been displayed on caller IDs during these calls is 518-897-2000. That’s a number for State Police in Ray Brook, outside Lake Placid.
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Troopers say the calls are not originating from that substation and that they do not solicit donations from the general public.
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