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Scams to take your money are operating all the time and Croton residents are not immune to the problem. Croton Police want you to call them if you encounter one or even if you just think you encounter one. It is not an inconvenience and your information can be useful in alerting other Police Depts. and also in monitoring or catching the perpetrators. Generally, most scams start with a phone call or an email. Many try to convince you that one of your family members is in trouble outside the country and needs money or that they have lost their identification and can’t get home without money. They ask you to wire money to a location outside the US. Always check with a family member or a friend to see if this information is true before sending money. Another common scam is someone coming to your door and introducing themselves as a prospective new neighbor (usually when there are For Sale signs in the neighborhood.) While the person engages you in conversation about the neighborhood and community, they are actually distracting you from a second person entering your house from a back door and stealing jewelry or cash. There are many forms and types of scams but they all want you to provide money. If you have any questions, the Croton police are happy to check on the legitimacy of the request before you send money. Call 271-5177 to report suspected scams.