The Olean Police Department have received a high number of scam and fraud complaints through text messages and phone calls.
According to a post to the Olean Police Department’s Facebook page, the scammers attempt to get cash, cryptocurrency, gift cards, checks, or bank information by making threats of arrest or by trying to build a relationship over time with the call taker.
The Olean Police Department will never call or text members of the community to obtain personal identifying information or banking information.
If you receive a call that you suspect is a scam, call the Olean Police Department at 716-376-5677.
Police are asking residents to share this information with your elderly neighbors, family members and those who might be more vulnerable.
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