LPD Sgt. Robin Green said since Jan. 1, the Lafayette Police Department has been experiencing a large influx of scam calls about people calling and impersonating law enforcement officers

LAFAYETTE, La. – Police impersonation scams are on the rise in Lafayette, with a surge in reports over the past six weeks, according to the Lafayette Police Department. Victims are being targeted by scammers posing as law enforcement officers, tricking them into sending money, gift cards, or even cryptocurrency.

The Edmond Police Department is warning residents of a scam call claiming to be from the department. According to Edmond Police, some residents have reported getting calls from someone claiming to be “Deputy Campbell” with Edmond PD.