Nether Providence Police Detective James Irey is warning the community after a scammer spoofed the Nether Providence Township Police Department's phone number to steal money or personal information from a township man.  
The scammer made a call that appeared to come from the department's official phone number, 610-892-2875, on the caller ID display.
During the spoof call, the caller identified himself as “Officer Callahan” with the NPPD and said he had a warrant for the township man’s arrest. He then asked the man for personal identification, including date of birth and Social Security number, to resolve the bogus warrant with a financial payment.

"The Nether Providence Township Police Department will NEVER contact any person asking for personal information in an attempt to obtain money,” Detective Irey said.
An investigation by Detective Irey is ongoing. If you believe you are a victim of a similar scam, please contact him at 610-892-2875 ext. 124 or at jirey@netherprovidence.org.

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