DAYTON — The Dayton Police Department is warning residents about a potential phone scam.
The police department said in a social media post it has received multiple reports of scammers calling and claiming to be with the police department.
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“These scams can be very convincing using multiple things that might make you think you’re talking to someone within law enforcement,” a spokesperson for Dayton police said.
Anyone who receives a call like this should hang up and call (937) 333-COPS (2677).