Just 30 mins ago. Someone called me from a legit number from NYC Police Precinct. The lady (very American accent) said she is from NYC police. I quickly checked the phone number online; the number is legit. So, I continued the conversation with her. She said 'Someone used my Identification to create a phone number in China, and used it for criminal activity. Shanghai Police called the NYC Precinct for investigation. She needs my cooperation to prove I am innocent; otherwise, I will be responsible for loss of victim in China…. She also asked me if I can fly to Shanghai, China…' and then she started to ask me personal questions. I did not feel comfortable. So, I hung up the call. She kept trying to call me a few times, and then gave up.
I think she is a scammer. Why the hell would we care about what happens to China? I don't think Chinese Police will contact NYPD. Plus, I don't have an ID in China; I am a US Citizen, and I grew up in the US. How can someone use 'my ID' to create a phone number? What bothers me is why the phone number is legit? But I heard scammers can clone phone numbers.
Any comment?