A police department in Westchester is warning residents of scammers posing as officers over the phone and claiming that victims face criminal charges unless they pay up.

According to an announcement made by Port Chester Police on Friday, Oct. 11, residents in the village have been receiving phone calls from those claiming to be officers from the department.

The caller ID will often show as the Port Chester Police Department for these calls, police said.

According to the department, the caller will state that the victim is under indictment or faces criminal charges while adding that they can be cleared up for a fee and a fine.

Police warned that officers would never call a resident and demand a payment.

"Please do not engage or send any money to anyone over the phone," the department said in their announcement.

Anyone who receives such a call should hang up and contact the department.

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