07/16/2025
Don't Fall for Scammers Impersonating Police!
Remember these crucial points:
- Legitimate police departments will never demand immediate payment over the phone.
- They will not ask for your financial information, gift card numbers, or wire transfers.
- If you're unsure, hang up and call your local police department's non-emergency line directly to verify. Do not call the number the scammer provides.
Stay vigilant, protect your information, and stay safe!
𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑺𝑪𝑨𝑴𝑴𝑬𝑹𝑺 𝑨𝑹𝑬 𝑩𝑨𝑪𝑲 𝑨𝑻 𝑰𝑻!
Yesterday afternoon we have received multiple reports of a person, representing themselves as DMPD Officer Valentine, phoning residents to alert them of a warrant for their arrest for missing jury duty.
This is a scam.
We don’t know if you missed jury duty, and DMPD wouldn’t call you if you did.
We will NEVER call you and demand cash payment for a warrant, citation, etc. 𝗡𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥.
The scammers are working hard to trick you…they are calling from a 515 area code today. If you receive one of these calls, hang up right away.
If you have been scammed, please call 515-283-4811 to have a real police officer come to your house to make a report.
Our detectives are investigating this incident. PLEASE SHARE THIS INFO WITH YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY!