New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski is warning residents about a new scam that makes use of real local residents’ names to try and steal money.
Krolikowski himself was contacted by someone claiming to be a New Canaan resident, using a real name but incorrect email address.
It said, “Hi Leon,Could you please spare a minute to assist me in completing a task discreetly. Would be glad to receive your response through email because i’m presently in a meeting.”
The chief knew its as a scam, and replied with his NCPD email that he was glad to help, in order to see how it worked.
The follow-up email said, “Hi Leon, I’m so tied up right now, can you purchase an iTunes gift card 5 pieces -$100 each at any near by store? I would reimburse you when am through later today. I would have preferred to call you but can’t receive or call at the moment with my line, let me know if you can purchase them now. Thanks and I’ll be awaiting them.”
The chief is urging residents to ignore the scam emails and not reply, to block the sender and delete the email.
“This is an ongoing scam,” he said.