Whitesboro Police Warn Residents of Telephone Scam
Whitesboro Police are issuing a warning to residents regarding a telephone scam.
Utica, NY, November 10, 2026 —
WHITESBORO – Authorities in Whitesboro are alerting the public to an ongoing telephone scam targeting residents. The Whitesboro Police Department issued a general warning this week, urging individuals to be vigilant against fraudulent calls.
Details regarding the specific nature of the telephone scam were not immediately available. This includes information such as the types of demands made by scammers, the information they attempt to solicit, or the specific financial or personal risks involved. The police department has not released details on how widespread the scam may be or if any specific demographic is being targeted.
Residents are reminded that legitimate organizations, such as banks or government agencies, typically do not request sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, bank account details, or credit card numbers, over the phone. Scammers often use pressure tactics or threats to coerce victims into complying with their demands.
The Whitesboro Police Department advises residents who receive suspicious phone calls to hang up immediately and not to provide any personal or financial information. If a resident believes they may have been targeted or victimized by a telephone scam, they are encouraged to report the incident to the police department. Further information on the scam, including specific details and preventative measures, was not provided in the initial warning.
Story summarized from the original created by Sean I. Mills | Staff writer | SMills@RNYmedia.com on www.romesentinel.com, see more information here.
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