Coconut Creek police warn of scammers posing as officers

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. – Scammers are impersonating Coconut Creek police officers, asking for personal information and money, authorities warned Friday.

According to Scotty Leamon, a spokesman for the Coconut Creek Police Department, the fraudsters are cloning the department’s Real Time Crime Center phone number, 954-973-6700, to appear legitimate on Caller ID.

Officials urge the public to hang up immediately if they receive such a call.

The latest scam comes after Coconut Creek police recently advised residents to delete any emails claiming to be from PayPal or other parties requesting personal information.

Anyone seeking additional information can call CCPD at 954-973-6700.