NEW YORK (WWTI) – The public is being warned by the New York State Police about a persistent phone spoofing scam in which con artists pose as law enforcement or government representatives to obtain private information.

According to State Police, people have reported receiving calls in recent days from numbers that seem to be New York State Police phone lines. The callers, posing as law enforcement, have demanded personal information, including Social Security numbers, and have threatened to take punitive action against those who do not comply.

These calls are fake. Legitimate government entities, including the New York State Police, will never call someone and request private information or threaten to arrest them or take legal action.

If You Receive a Suspicious Call: • Do not provid

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