Phone scam alert from Dalton Police

Dalton, GA (WDEF) – Dalton Police warn the area residents to beware of a phone scammer claiming to be from the Atlanta Police Department.

A Whitfield County resident reported the scam.

She said she got a call from a man claiming to be with the APD and tried to verify her address.

The resident recognized it was a scam and hung up on him.

The phone number shown on the victim’s caller ID is a number used by the APD.

Dalton Police contacted APD about the scam, and they are aware of it and others "spoofing" their number.

The scam is under investigation.

Dalton Police say if you’re contacted by someone claiming to be with law enforcement, do not give out any information such as your social security number or bank information without first verifying that they are actually law enforcement personnel.

They say to contact your local law enforcement agency by phone to be sure.