The Minden Police Department has been made aware of a telephone-based scam targeting local citizens. Scammers are posing as MPD officers, claiming that the recipient has a warrant and instructing them to bring a large sum of cash to a specified location other than the Police Department.

These calls appear to come from an official MPD phone number, 318-371-4226, but the scammers are using spoofing technology to disguise their true identity.

Please remember:

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.

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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