Ocean City Police Warn of Chief Impersonation Scam

OCEAN CITY, MD—The Ocean City Police Department is alerting the public to a scam involving an individual impersonating Chief Ross Buzzuro.

The scammer has been contacting residents via email and phone, falsely claiming they owe money for inheritance fees and threatening arrest for non-payment.

Authorities emphasize that law enforcement officials, including Chief Buzzuro and other local agencies, would never request money over the phone or through email for legal matters such as court fines or warran...