New York State Police warn the public of a phone scam involving the State Police on Long Island

23 June 2022

 
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major Stephen J. Udice
Troop L Commander
 

 


 

PRESS RELEASE

The New York State Police are warning the public against a phone scam where callers are claiming to be state troopers.

During the calls, scammers say they are a member of the New York State Police advising there is a case is pending against them and requesting personal information.  The phone number showing up in caller ID is (631) 756-3300 which is the phone number used by the New York State Police, Troop L Headquarters on Long Island. 

Neither the state police, nor any agency authorized by it, will ever solicit for money, or ask for personal information over the phone.

Please do not give any of your personal information over the phone unless you 100% sure you know who you are speaking with and if you have ANY hesitation, simply hang up.

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