Police Warn of New Phone Scam

The Michigan State Police Department wants to make the public aware of a new phone solicitation scheme currently targeting Marquette County residents.

Callers say they are members of the state police and then ask for money. Three residents reported these calls as of yesterday morning.

Law enforcement will never call and ask for money or bank account information.

While this scam has only been reported in Marquette County, it is an important reminder to be aware of phone scams.

Scammers usually give the victim a sense of urgency, pretending to be an official of a legitimate organization to fool the victim into providing sensitive information.

To avoid becoming a victim of a scam:

• Do not give personal information to unknown callers.
• Do not respond to unsolicited email from unknown senders.
• Confirm the identity of a contact by speaking with the identified source, like your bank, credit card company, or government agency.
• Ask for a call-back name and number and use a reliable source to confirm the phone number or email.
• Report any suspicious contacts to police.