WATERBURY, Conn. (WFSB) - Police are warning residents about new and different ways scammers are trying to trick people out of their money and personal information.

“Violent crimes are down, property crimes are down, but there’s one big exception, and that is fraudulent crimes,” said Michael Lawlor, University of New Haven associate professor of criminal justice.

In recent months, Waterbury residents have reported various new tactics scammers use to target victims. Callers often pose as elected officials, local companies and more recently, police officers.

“It’s crazy. As time goes on, it gets worse and worse,” said Thomas Conway of Waterbury.

Waterbury police say some scammers claiming to be Waterbury police officers might tell victims they have missed jury duty or have an outstanding

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