The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts is warning residents to be aware of a recently reported phone scam.
Officials say the calls “spoof” the court’s telephone number and the caller impersonates a relative in need of immediate funds for bail, fines, or other court expenses.
These calls are not coming from this office and Pennsylvania courts will never ask for payment by credit card, gift card, or any other means of electronic fund transfer.
Anyone who receives a call like this should not provide sensitive information and should hang up immediately before reporting the incident to police.