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It could be pranksters, or it could be a more nefarious scheme that's afoot. No matter, Wilbraham police are asking residents not to answer their phones if they see an incoming call from (413) 313-9371. The caller states, "Sorry, wrong number," then hangs up.

(Wilbraham Police Department)

UPDATE, 1:29 p.m.: Wilbraham police issued a follow-up statement, writing:

WILBRAHAM — It could be pranksters, or it could be a more nefarious scheme. No matter, Wilbraham police are asking residents not to answer their phones if they see an incoming call from (413) 313-9371.

The "Sorry, wrong number" phone calls, which are followed by an abrupt hangup, also have been received by residents in East Longmeadow, Longmeadow and Springfield.

East Longmeadow investigated just a handful of "suspicious activity" and "annoying phone call" reports on Monday, while Wilbraham police fielded more than two dozen "wrong number" reports from concerned residents. As a result, police are urging residents with caller ID to screen incoming calls and to avoid picking up the phone if the call is from the suspect number.

"It is unknown at this time what the intentions of the caller are. Should you observe this phone number, PLEASE do not answer. The matter is being investigated at this time," a message on the Wilbraham Police Department's website states.

Next to the message is a "scam alert" graphic, suggesting that some sort of suspected scheme is afoot.

An East Forest Park, Springfield, resident, commenting on the Wilbraham police Facebook page, said she's also received several similar calls in the past couple of weeks, and they always seem to come at times when it would seem "no one is home."

Some Longmeadow residents also reported receiving the calls.

Wilbraham Police Detective Jeff Rudinski is investigating.