ellwood city scam calls

Borough Of Ellwood City Alerts Residents Of Growing Scams Affecting Seniors

The Borough of Ellwood City Mayor Anthony J. Court would like to inform area residents all about a growing scam that has been affecting seniors across the country as well as right here in our area. According to a press release made available by the borough, these scams are targeting elderly individuals by impersonating their grandchildren or other family members, creating a sense of urgency, and ultimately tricking people into sending money. Officers at the Ellwood City Police Department have handled various calls concerning such incidents. Here’s how the scam typically works: Impersonation: Scammers call or email claiming to be…


Ellwood City Residents Raise Awareness: Scam Calls

Caller ID spoofing and scam phone calls are at an all-time high and these calls are impacting many Ellwood City residents. Ellwood City Police Department received a call from Beverly Hazen about a possible scam phone call she received. Hazen received a call from a man pretending to be her grandson. The man stated he had been arrested in Philadelphia for a DUI. The man wanted Hazen to send money to bail him out of jail. She felt odd about the situation and hung up on the man. Hazen immediately called her grandson on his phone to check and make sure…