The Reno Police Department (RPD) wants to warn residents about a law enforcement impersonation phone scam going around.

RPD has received reports of scammers posing as law enforcement personnel with the Reno Police Department or other local law enforcement agencies using technology to make their calls appear to be coming from the law enforcement agency they are impersonating via caller ID. 

During these calls, the scammers tell victims that they typically have an outstanding arrest warrant and need to receive immediate payment to avoid arrest.

The Reno Police Department says it nor any other legitimate law enforcement agency will ever call to request payment over the phone, ask you to deposit money at a Bitcoin ATM, or request any payment through gift cards from local stores.

Reno Police say if you receive a call from an individual claiming to be law enforcement requesting payment, hang up immediately.

If you are concerned that it may have been a legitimate phone call, you can contact the Reno Police Department Records Division at (775) 334-2175 or you can verify any warrant-related concerns by calling the non-emergency dispatch at (775) 334-2677.

If you believe you have been the victim of a scam, please reach out to the Reno Police Department to file a report.Â