Gaston County Police Telephone Number May Have Been Compromised

GASTON COUNTY, NC — The Gaston County Police Department says their front desk phone number may have been compromised by an unknown person(s).

Officials say someone is calling residents from a number matching that of the GCPD front desk, and telling the victims to close their bank accounts.

Anyone who receives this type of call is asked to do the following:

  • Listen to the information provided
  • Ask for the name of the person calling
  • Report the incident to the Gaston County Police Department at 704-866-3320