(Hartford, CT) - Hartford Judicial District State’s Attorney Sharmese L. Walcott is warning residents about a phone scam targeting individuals in and out of the area.
Several Connecticut residents and residents in Virginia and New Jersey have reported receiving fraudulent phone calls from a Hartford Judicial District telephone line. The caller, who identifies themselves as "Investigator," "Special Agent," including specifically as “Special Agent Stacey Moy,” claims that the recipient of the call is part of a human trafficking investigation / prostitution / and general investigation and has to pay a fine through the Zelle cash app or face jail time.
While the individuals who reported the calls recognized the scam and quickly hung up, preventing further interaction, it is suspected that the callers are attempting to solicit money from other Connecticut and East Coast residents.
State’s Attorney Walcott emphasizes that the Hartford State’s Attorney’s office would never contact residents by phone regarding investigations and demand payment. If you receive a suspicious call from the telephone number 860-566-3190, do not engage with the caller. Instead, hang up immediately.
Residents should remain vigilant and share this information with family, friends, and neighbors to prevent potential victims from falling prey to this fraud.
For any additional concerns or to report suspicious activity, please call the Connecticut State Police message center at 860-685-8190 and select 8.