Bensalem Police have recently received several reports of unknown persons calling residents and posing as Bensalem Township Police Officers. During the phone call, they sometimes identify themselves using an actual Bensalem Township Police officer's name. They often state that someone in the home has missed a Grand Jury date or hearing and owes money to avoid criminal or civil penalties.

THESE TYPES OF PHONE CALLS ARE SCAMS!!  No Bensalem Township Police Officer, no matter the rank, will ever ask you for money.

Please be careful with any phone calls where the caller asks for payment through gift cards.  Here are some warning signs to be aware of:

• Online vendors, businesses, or governmental bodies asking for payment via gift card
• High-pressure calls alleging legal issues or overdue tax payments
• Requests for payment with an unrelated gift card for any service or item
• Anyone who asks for a gift card number or PIN over the phone or online
• Promises of check reimbursement
• Messages that appear to be from a work superior requesting gift card purchases

If you have any questions about the validity of a police officer's phone call, please report the incident to Bensalem Police at (215) 633-3719 or contact your local police department.