Somerville Police Department

SPD in the Community! Last night, several officers of the Somerville Police Department participated in our Annual Community Unity basketball game with several children from the Mystic Housing Development. It was the 6th year of this fun yet competitive event and more kids come out to play every year. Thank you to the Mystic Learning Center for putting together this event and for this wonderful opportunity for our officers to connect with the youth!

PSA: Scam Alert

The Somerville Police Department has recently received reports of a scam targeting residents.

Victims receive a phone call from someone claiming to represent a credit card company, such as American Express or CitiBank, and are told that a credit card opened in their name has been linked to criminal activity. The caller then transfers the victim to a supposed law enforcement agency, where an individual posing as a police officer requests that they file a report through a video platform such as Webex.

During the call, victims are asked to provide personal information, including their driver's license, Social Security number, financial information, and details about family members.

Residents should be aware that legitimate law enforcement agencies will never ask for sensitive personal information through video conferencing platforms, nor will they take official statements through apps such as WhatsApp, Teams, or similar services.

If you receive such a call, do not provide any personal information. Hang up immediately and contact the organization directly using a verified phone number.

If you believe you have been targeted by this scam, please contact the Somerville Police Department.