Evansville Police Warn Local Businesses of Recent Phone Scam
Police in Evansville, Indiana are warning local businesses of a recent phone scam. Here's what you need to know.
Scammer Posing as Chief of Police
According to the Evansville Police Department, they have learned of a scam impacting area businesses. They say the scammer is calling businesses and posing as the Chief of Police.
Evansville Police Say the Scammer Is Asking How Much Money is In The Register
The scammer, identified as "he" in the post made by authorities, has been calling businesses and asking a series of questions including how much money is in the cash register.
The Scammer Is Asking Other Questions About the Businesses
Evansville Police say the suspect is asking business employees to count their cash registers and reveal how much money is there. He also asks other questions about the business.
Employees Were Instructed to Take the Money Elsewhere
Police say the scammer then instructs the employee to take the money to another location to be deposited due to "counterfeit money having been exchanged previously."
Additionally, the caller inquires about the layout and other information of the store. The employee is then asked to take the money to another location to deposit, due to 'counterfeit money having been exchanged previously.' We have two reports of similar incidents like this occurring.
Evansville Police Warn to Use Caution If a Phone Call Feels Illegitimate
EPD says they have been made aware of two different instances of similar incidents. Authorities warn businesses be cautious and alert, especially if getting a phone call that feels illegitimate.
[SOURCE: Evansville Police Department via Facebook]