Yuma, Arizona - The Yuma Police Department has received various calls from the community in reference to a phone scam. Reporting parties stated they received a phone call from a Yuma Police Department Detective, advising them they are in some type of legal trouble. They are asked for payment in order to resolve the issue.
The Yuma Police Department does not and will not call residents to request payment of any kind.
When in doubt, call and double check information so you do not become a victim of this type of scam.
The Yuma Police Department would like to remind the community that:
- The Yuma Police Department does not make any phone calls for the collection of money.
- The Yuma Police Department does not request credit card information over the phone.
- The Yuma Police Department does not give warrant information to the public over the phone.
- Request a contact name and phone number for verification purposes, then contact the Yuma Police Department at (928) 783-4421.
If you believe you have been a victim of this type of crime, please report it to your local law enforcement agency.