<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1u79mH_1GqMjR0G00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1u79mH_1GqMjR0G00" width="1920" height="1080" ></figure>GLASTONBURY, CT — The Glastonbury Police Department is warning residents about scam calls from someone impersonating Police Chief Marshall Porter.The caller claims there is an urgent matter and asks people to call a number they provide.The calls have appeared on caller ID as 860-633-8301, the department’s actual phone number.Scammers can fake the number that appears on caller ID through a technique called caller ID spoofing.Police are advising residents who receive such calls to hang up immediately and not use any number provided by the caller.Residents should dial 860-633-8301 directly to verify the call with Glastonbury Police.The number can be confirmed on the town’s official website.Police warn residents not to share personal or banking information, passwords or verification codes with callers.Residents should not send money, buy gift cards or make payments at a caller’s request.Anyone who has already shared information or sent money should report it to Glastonbury Police at 860-633-8301.</div></body>

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GLASTONBURY, CT — The Glastonbury Police Department is warning residents about scam calls from someone impersonating Police Chief Marshall Porter. The caller claims there is an urgent matter and asks people to call a number they provide. The calls have appeared on caller ID as 860-633-8301, the department’s actual...

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GLASTONBURY, CT — The Glastonbury Police Department is warning residents about scam calls from someone impersonating Police Chief Marshall Porter. The call

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