The Lincoln City Police have received a number of complaints from citizens receiving a call from someone purporting to be a Lincoln City Police Officer demanding payment regarding an arrest warrant or impending court action. The caller tells the subject they will be arrested unless payment is made, generally through some payment method using gift cards or other payment venue.
Please know the Lincoln City Police Department and other Law Enforcement agencies WILL NEVER call to notify someone they have an arrest warrant and will never ask for any type of payment for a warrant to be removed. These types of calls have become a common scam type call where the scammer is trying to get personal information or is trying to get money sent to them. If you receive a call like this, do not give out any personal information and do not send any funds. You should ask for the person's name and hang up, and then call to notify us on our non-emergency number (541) 994-3636.
The Lincoln City Police Department want to remind everyone to stay vigilant in keeping your personal information secure and to not send any callers any monies. Gift cards and pre paid credit cards are not accepted at most accredited places as a form of payment. Often scammers use fear to try to intimidate their victims into taking action. It is always a good idea if you receive a call from someone asking for money to hang up and contact a friend or relative first. You can report fraud online to the Oregon Department of Justice website.
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