The Town of Winchester is warning residents of a phone scam where the Caller ID reads, “TOWN OF WINCHESTER” and includes a local municipal number. Scammers are spoofing the Town’s name and phone number and, in some instances, while reporting that there are unpaid taxes, may be requesting credit card information or bank account information.
Taxpayers are advised that the Town of Winchester will never phone seeking any type of personal details or payment information. While scammers can get very aggressive and be very convincing in their demands and may be using what appears to be legitimate Town of Winchester phone calls to call from, residents are encouraged to simply hang up on the scammer and to never give out any personal information.
Please feel free to phone the Town Manager’s Office at (860) 379-2713 with any questions.