Police are warning the community of a scam where the caller claims to be from Craigieburn Police Station and makes demands for money.
Members of the public have contacted police today stating they received a call from the number 9303 4433, which is the Craigieburn Police Station.
The calls are threatening in nature and the caller demands a sum of money from the victim as well as their location.
The caller tells the victim that they are under investigation by Craigieburn Police on behalf of the ATO and if they make payment immediately the matter will be resolved.
The calls are not from the Craigieburn Police Station or any law enforcement agency.
There has been no breach of police phone lines and investigators believe the offenders are using programs that allow for a chosen number to be displayed when calling victims.
Reports of the calls have been received from a number of locations across the state and are not limited to the Hume area or northern suburbs.
If you receive a call, police ask that you do not pay the money and report the matter to your local police station.
The scam follows a similar series of fraudulent calls over the past month where the caller claimed to be from Collingwood Police Station.
Anyone with further information about the scam is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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