Press release from Det. Sgt. Patrick J. Corona:
The Batavia Police Department has received, and is investigating, reports of fraudulent individuals posing as legitimate collection agencies, making telephone contact with persons and attempting to acquire cash payments.
Residents should be on guard for this activity and never give out personal information over the telephone.
The individuals involved in this activity are potentially committing offenses of larceny by fraud, identity theft, and criminal impersonation. Individuals involved in this activity could be subject to federal prosecution.
Anyone having questions in regards to the legitimacy of persons making such contact with them over the telephone should contact their local police
