December 4, 2020
The Richmond Police Department would like to warn the public of a recent telephone scam.
Here’s what is happening: The scammer, posing as an RPD detective, calls and tells the caller they are going to be charged with a crime. The caller then receives a second call from a different individual asking for money in exchange for not pressing charges.
The Department was recently made aware of the scam when several people contacted detectives questioning the phone call. Calls have been received by people living in several localities in Virginia – Chesterfield, Fairfax, and the Tidewater area.
The Richmond Police Department will never request money to drop charges. RPD would like to also remind you to never send money to an unknown caller.
If you receive a call like this or a similar one, please call the non-emergency line at 804-646-5100 to report it. If you do not live in Richmond, contact your respective agency.
