Welcome to the Town of Groton, Connecticut

Scam Alerts

Notice - The Town of Groton Police Department would like to remind the public that our agency does not participate in any fund raising efforts to benefit this police department monetarily nor does it partner with private entities who solicit funds, services or property on behalf of this police department. Please contact the Detective Division at 860-441-6716 with solicitor information should you receive a solicitor contact by telephone or in person seeking funds for the Town of Groton Police Department so that we may address the issue further.

Scam Alerts

There are several federal agencies which keep information on current and ever evolving Scams and Fraud Schemes. For additional information about these ongoing issues please see the following :

On the Internet – FBI
https://www.fbi.gov/scams-and-safety/on-the-internet

Common Fraud Schemes – FBI
https://www.fbi.gov/scams-and-safety/common-fraud-schemes

IRS Tax Scams – Consumer Alerts
https://www.irs.gov/uac/tax-scams-consumer-alerts

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Frauds, Scams and Alerts Guides
https://www.fcc.gov/general/frauds-scams-and-alerts-guides

FTC Computer Security Tips
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menus/consumer/tech.shtm

U.S. Secret Service (Know Your Money)
A guide to security features found on U.S. currency
https://www.secretservice.gov/data/KnowYourMoney.pdf

U.S. Currency Education Program
Learn how to authenticate your money.
https://www.uscurrency.gov/