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The Central Point Command of the Oregon State Police has received multiple reports of citizens receiving calls from individuals impersonating state troopers.

OSP wants to remind the public that the law enforcement agency does not ask for bank account information, credit card information or any other form of payment information required to complete a financial transaction via phone call.

In addition to account information, OSP investigators will not request personal information required to access financial institutions.

Please remind your loved ones and those vulnerable to these types of scams that law enforcement will not attempt to resolve arrest warrants by financial payment -- especially over the phone. Never provide any sort of financial payment via phone to avoid an arrest, whether for yourself or a family member.

While investigators face significant challenges in locating and arresting suspects related to these scams, incidents may be reported to the local police agency in which a resident lives.