PHOENIX — The Phoenix Police Department is warning against scam calls coming from a Phoenix police phone number.
The department tweeted Thursday saying that the department "will never contact you to solicit anything."
If you receive any suspicious phone calls or messages, contact 602-262-6151 to report the incident.
It has come to our attention that calls using a Phoenix Police phone number are targeting people and asking for money. Please contact our non-emergency line if you receive a suspicious call. (602) 262-6151 pic.twitter.com/qiitHZRDNt
— Phoenix Police (@PhoenixPolice) May 18, 2023
This comes after other Arizona departments reported residents receiving similar scam calls.
In April, Show Low police warned of a phone scam involving someone pretending to be a member of the department.
