Connecticut warns of scam targeting college athlete families, impersonating university police demanding payment for alleged violations.
Connecticut warns of a new scam targeting families of college athletes. Scammers impersonate university police departments, contacting parents and claiming their student-athlete committed violations like open container, curfew, or trespassing. They demand immediate payment through apps like Venmo, CashApp, or JPay. Authorities remind parents that police departments or campus safety programs would not contact them for payments.
March 14, 2024
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