{"id":130158,"date":"2026-04-30T10:17:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T14:17:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=130158"},"modified":"2026-04-30T13:48:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T17:48:16","slug":"fwpd-phone-scam-impersonating-law-enforcement-is-targeting-residents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2026\/04\/30\/fwpd-phone-scam-impersonating-law-enforcement-is-targeting-residents\/","title":{"rendered":"FWPD: Phone scam impersonating law enforcement is targeting residents"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Fort Wayne Police Department is warning the public about a phone scam in which suspects falsely identify themselves as local law enforcement officers in an attempt to obtain money from victims.<\/p>\n

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News release from the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana:<\/p>\n

Phone Scam Impersonating Law Enforcement Targets Residents<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fort Wayne, Indiana (April 30, 2026) – The Fort Wayne Police Department is warning the public about a phone scam that has been occurring with increasing frequency, in which suspects falsely identify themselves as local law enforcement officers in an attempt to obtain money from victims.<\/p>\n

In these incidents, victims report receiving phone calls from individuals claiming to be police officers or other law enforcement personnel. The caller tells the victim they have outstanding citations or warrants. When the victim denies involvement or expresses confusion, the caller claims the issue may be related to a forged signature.<\/p>\n

While the victim remains on the line, a second individual often calls, identifying themselves as a higher-ranking officer. This second caller reinforces the claim and instructs the victim that they must pay a bond or fee to avoid arrest while the alleged signature issue is investigated.<\/p>\n

If the victim attempts to hang up or question the legitimacy of the call, the suspects may become aggressive\u2014threatening arrest and claim they are able to track the victim\u2019s location through their cell phone via GPS.<\/p>\n

What You Should Know<\/strong><\/p>\n