Phone Scam Targets Media Residents: What To Watch For

MEDIA, PA — Several Media residents have received fraudulent phone calls from someone impersonating the borough's police chief, authorities said.

In some cases, the caller ID falsely indicates that Media Police are calling — a measure known as "spoofing."

"Please know that these are not legitimate," the police department said in a statement. "Under no circumstances should you give out any personal identifying information over the phone."

Police mentioned that the caller reportedly has a "heavy foreign accent."

Anyone with questions can call the Media Borough Police Department at 610-565-6656.