Eugene Police Alert Public to Resurgence of ‘Police Call’ Scam Along I-5 Corridor

The “police call” hoax is making a comeback, residents along the I-5 corridor are being warned. The Eugene Police Department (EPD) has warned of scammers who pose as law enforcement and claim that victims have an arrest warrant and failed jury duty. In order to settle the dispute, the con artists frequently request payment using Zelle or Apple Pay. Because these schemes might fool gullible people, authorities encourage the public to exercise caution.

The scammers have been known to utilize the names of real EPD officers and fake police phone numbers to make their accusations seem more genuine, which is a worrying trend. The Eugene Police Department said in a press statement that “the scam has actually been around for a while and crops back up like a weed in our community.” Despite its lack of creativity, the scam nonetheless manages to trick unsuspecting people into paying to swiftly resolve fictitious legal issues.

It’s crucial to remember that these calls are a component of a larger trend of phone frauds. To fraudulently collect money, the scammers use a variety of payment options, including gift cards and bitcoin. No official government entity, including the Eugene Police Department, would ever phone to collect payment or notify them of an arrest warrant, according to the department’s statement. This is an important rule to remember when you get unexpected calls.

It is essential that you end the call right away if you receive this hoax call. The EPD advises using www.ic3.gov to report fraudulent calls. Victims who have suffered financial loss can get help by calling the EPD non-emergency number at 541-682-5111.

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