Delaware State Police is Providing a Scam Alert Advisory

Dover, DE – The Delaware State Police is providing a Scam Alert Advisory. This is a general alert which covers any part of the State of Delaware.

Troopers are warning people to be on the lookout for scammers who make phone calls requesting or demanding money for car crashes, overdue bills, to obtain a Federal Grant, to receive gold, or claim a grandchild needs bail money. There have also been complaints made concerning demands for money with no formal organization identified.

Troopers advise people of the following tips to avoid becoming a victim of a phone scam and we recommend you take the following steps:

Do not wire money.
Do not provide the caller with any information.
Attempt to get the caller’s phone number and address.
Check all the facts. If you get a call and are concerned that it may be a scammer, ask, the caller where they are calling from and call the agency.
Google or internet search the company and check for a valid website.
If you believe it is a scam do not cooperate with the caller. The best thing to do is to hang up the phone.
If something seems suspicious do not hesitate to call 9-1-1.

These scams are difficult to investigate. They will target persons of all age groups. Delaware State Police are asking citizens to remember the tips previously mentioned in order to not become a victim of one of these phone scams.