Saratoga Springs Police warn of phone scam

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Saratoga Springs Police Department issued a notice regarding an ongoing phone scam. Police say residents have reported receiving calls from people pretending to be members of the police department and requesting money transfers.

In their advisory, police reminded the public that officers do not and cannot accept payments in lieu of an arrest, and any charges or warrants can only be satisfied before a judge. Anyone who receives a suspicious call of this nature is asked to report it to Saratoga Springs Police at (518)584-1800.