March 24 2023 Update

Our office has been advised that a person or persons has been making calls in our area in which they identify themselves as Sgt. Neil Hall from our office and proceed to inform the person receiving the call that they must transfer money to avoid being jailed. If you...

Duquesne Light Scam

Unidentified individuals have been calling people claiming that they are from Duquesne Light and telling residents that they are behind on their bill. Caller then claims that if the resident doesn’t pay immediately, caller will come to the residence to shut off...

Post Office Text Message Scam

Residents in our area reporting receiving a text on their phone that appears to come from the Post Office saying that a package address is wrong and includes a link to update their address. Clinking the link takes the user to a screen asking for credit card...

Sheriff’s Office Scam

Several citizens have contacted the Sheriff’s Office today after receiving suspicious phone calls. The caller identifies himself as Sgt. David Lynch of the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office automated number, 412-350-4700,...

Expert Witness Scam

The Sheriff’s Office has received several calls from individuals in the medical industry, who state that Sgt Neil Hall contacted them from 412-253-2916 about testifying as an Expert Witness. The caller claims that they missed an appearance in court and there is...