Some Newtown residents have reported receiving calls from an individual claiming to be the Newtown Police asking for gift cards.  Spokesman Sgt Jeff Silver says this is not the police department and is a scam. Anyone who receives such a call and has any question as to whether the entity asking for money is legitimate is urged to call the Newtown police department for assistance.  He says too many people are falling victim to these gift card scams. Silver added that if someone is asking for gift cards as payment it should be a red flag.