Scammers are impersonating Mansfield police, calling residents for cash: Authorities

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MANSFIELD, Ohio – – The Mansfield Division of Police is alerting locals of rip-off callers impersonating the department and targeting the neighborhood.

According to investigators, the caller will declare to be from the authorities department and need cash for fines. The fraudster states the victim will be detained if they don't pay.

The Mansfield Division of Police has actually received numerous problems from the neighborhood concerning this fraud.

Authorities ensures that the authorities department will never ever call residents requesting payment for fines.

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If you get a rip-off call like this, hang up and call the department straight at their non-emergency line, 419-522-1234, to report it.

Anyone with additional details on the rip-off need to call Lt. Robert Skropits at 419-755-9755.