Sheriff Cureton Issues Warning of Scam Attempting to Impersonate Bergen County Sheriff’s Office

HACKENSACK, N.J. – The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office is aware of a recent phone scam where perpetrators of this fraud “spoof” their number in attempt to appear as if they are calling from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office general phone number.

Sheriff Anthony Cureton would like to remind all residents that “the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office, IRS, Social Security, or any other legitimate business or government agency will never demand payment with the threat of arrest via telephone. If you receive a call of this nature, hang-up immediately.”

Anyone who believes they may have been exposed to this or a similar type fraud is asked to contact either the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office at 201-646-2222, text your tip to 274637 (CRIMES), or to contact your local police department.