The New York City Police Department (NYPD) recently reminded citizens to be alert to a new type of phone scam. Scammers are pretending to be calling from the official number 1-800-577-8477 of the “Crime Stoppers” hotline, attempting to obtain personal information from residents.
The authorities emphasize that the “Crime Stoppers” hotline does not proactively call individuals, nor do they request personal information. If you receive a call from that number, it is advised to ignore it immediately and not fall for the scam.
The NYPD reminds city residents that the correct ways to provide tips include:
– Calling the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-8477
– Visiting the website crimestoppers.nypdonline.org
– Downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile application
– Sending a text to 274637 (CRIMES) and entering the code TIP577
Law enforcement urges the public to stay vigilant and not disclose personal information in response to unknown calls to prevent financial or security losses.