Initially, I note you are not willing to contact the Police to confirm the authenticity of "Matt." Which would be the logical action.
Next I see the tones of concern in your thread post Understandable.
Followed by your request for information from us about "Matt."
I am left wondering what is the purpose of your post. If to warn others about a scam, Well Done.
REGARDLESS, i can tell you that I have not received such a "request" but I don't think that you are much further towards reaching a satisfactory resolution of this conundrum.
If it is a scam and from what you have told us, I don't think it is, my impression is that someone is acting outside of their "Police duties" If so, there are many who would wish to be aware of such a breach; COLFO and David Seymour to mention just a couple.
PLEASE CONSIDER CONTACTING
COLFO https://tinyurl.com/ycmhn8rj list your telephone number and ask them to telephone you.
David Seymour ACT's Head office details PHONE 09 523 0470 EMAIL info@act.org.nz
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