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Scam alert; person claiming to be SPD officer

By Tony Nguyen,

29 days ago

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield Police Department (SPD) is warning the public about a person calling people claiming to be an SPD officer and demanding money.

According to a Facebook post from SPD, the person is using the name of an actual SPD officer and has called people as far away as Texas.

“Please be aware of this scam and DON’T FALL FOR IT,” said the Facebook post.

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Sunny Chuich

29d ago

I don't answer calls from police or fake police. so how do ppl get scammed? you can't trust one damn cop in this country

Tng~41

29d ago

It’s probably Philip Cotrone out here scamming people once again by saying he’s a police officer and the governor 😂

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