BPD Community Alert: The Boston Police Department is issuing an alert to the public regarding reports of individuals being contacted by a person impersonating a Detective from the BPD Human Trafficking Unit. People are being notified by scammers, acting as a Boston Police Detective, stating that the victims have been visiting commercial sex websites and demanding money from the victims to avoid search warrants or investigations on them.
If you or someone you know has been victimized by this type of crime, please report the incident to the Boston Police Department. If you see criminal activity taking place, or are in need of police assistance, always call 9-1-1.