Eugene
The Eugene Police Department has seen a rise in younger, college-aged victims reporting a “Police Call” scam in which scammers impersonate officers to extort money

Eugene, OR – According to the police officials, the victims typically receive a phone call from someone claiming they have a warrant for their arrest, and are told they must buy gift cards or face being taken into custody.
In some cases, when victims ask for verification, the scammers spoof the Eugene Police Department’s phone number, making it appear as if the call is legitimate.
The scammers even use a non-department phone number with a convincing recorded message claiming to be the Eugene Police Department.
This tactic often leads victims to believe the scam is real, especially when scammers use the names of actual EPD employees.
Officials emphasize that Eugene Police, or any government agency, would never call and demand immediate payment, especially not through gift cards, Apple Pay, or cryptocurrency. They also do not call to inform individuals of warrants for their arrest.
The “Police Call” scam has been around for some time and resurfaces periodically. Victims are typically told they must pay money to avoid criminal charges, with payments requested through various methods, including gift cards, Zelle, and Apple Pay.
Residents are urged to be cautious and not fall for these scams.
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