CLEAR LAKE – The Clear Lake Police Department has received several reports of scam phone calls to residents today.
Scammers are calling and pretending to be legitimate local police officers, telling people that they missed a court date and now owe the department money.
Impersonator often times:
* refers to the community member by name
* tells the community member the call is being recorded
* tells the community member they missed a court appearance or jury duty and, *uses a real officers name
Chief Colby would like to remind the public, “The department does not call individuals and demand or request money from community members under any circumstances. If you receive a call from someone claiming to be an officer, you can always call the department at 641-357- 2186, to verify that a Clear Lake Officer was indeed trying to contact you.”
If you receive one of these calls, do not give the caller any of your information. Hang up and call the police department to report the activity.
