The New Jersey Transit Police Department is warning residents about a phone scam involving callers who falsely identify themselves as law enforcement.

Scammers demand money, gift cards or cryptocurrency to avoid supposed legal consequences.

Police stress that NJ Transit Police and other law enforcement agencies will never call and demand payment to prevent legal action.

If you get this call, hang up. Do not engage with the caller. Police will never call and ask for payment. Call the agency directly.