LAPD warns of police impersonation phone scam

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The Los Angeles Police Department is warning about a new scam in which criminals pose as police officers over the phone.

Scammers have been calling people and asking for personal information, according to the department. They have even demanded payment through pre-paid debit cards, wire transfers or checks.

Police say some callers are even spoofing real LAPD phone numbers to seem legitimate.

The LAPD says it will never ask for money over the phone. If you receive one of these calls, hang up immediately and report it to the police.

Anyone who has more information or believes they are a victim of the scam are urged to call detectives at (213) 922-8205 or (877) 527-3247.