
Minden Police Warn They Are Being Falsely Used In Scam
Scam artists are at it again in Northwest Louisiana and police want you to be aware these criminals are up to no good.

In a Facebook post, the Minden Police Department is warning citizens that a new telephone-based scam has been making the rounds recently and has scammers posing as officers of the Minden Police Department, claiming that the recipient has a payment due by January 27.
To add to the illusion these calls are real, Minden Police state these calls even appear to come from an official MPD phone number, but the scammers are using spoofing technology to disguise their true identity.
As stated by Minden Police, citizens should remember several key points concerning their communication with the public.
Minden Police Remind You Of Several Points To Consider
1. MPD officers will never ask anyone to bring large sums of money, especially to any location other than the Minden Police Department.
2. While we may contact suspects or victims during investigations, we will never demand payment in lieu of arrest.
3. If a fine or fee is owed, the payment must be made in person at the Minden Police Department or via its official online portal.
4. It is not customary to contact anyone prior to any fines being "due".
If you believe you are receiving a fraudulent call, hang up and call the Police Department directly at 318-377-1212.
The personnel there should be able to re-route you back to the person who called you. If one of these calls is found to be a fraudster, report it immediately to the Police Department.
Stay vigilant and share this information to help protect others in our community.
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