D’Iberville Police warning residents of scam

The D’Iberville Police are warning residents about a scam targeting their department.

Someone is claiming to be a lieutenant with the department and attempting to get money from residents.

As always, a police department will never ask for money over the phone and will never threaten to arrest you if you don’t pay.

The department offers ways to spot and avoid scammers.

They advise residents to be cautious of unusual payment methods, such as gift cards, money apps, or wire transfers.

There’s also pressure tactics such as threats and deadlines.

You can also hang up and call the police department to confirm if something is true.

Scammers will also try to create fake delivery or package notices, claiming you need to click a link to pay.

Police also warn against charity scams where scammers use fake organizations or spoofed names.