Fake police warrant calls spark scam warning in Middle Township

Fraudsters are demanding money by claiming victims face arrest

MIDDLE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Middle Township police are warning residents about a surge in scam calls from people posing as law enforcement officers and falsely claiming victims have outstanding arrest warrants.

According to the Middle Township Police Department, officers have received an influx of reports involving callers who tell residents they must immediately pay to avoid being taken into custody.

Police said the scammers often demand payment through gift cards, cryptocurrency, payment apps or other nontraditional methods.

The depa...