Vincennes Police are warning the public about a telephone scam in which the caller claims to be a detective with the department.
The caller tells the intended victim they have been flagged by Homeland Security and attempts to obtain personal information from them.
The VPD says legitimate law enforcement agencies and government officials will not contact citizens by phone to request money, demand payment, or seek sensitive personal information under threats or false claims.
If you receive such a call, hang up and call police so the matter can be properly documented and investigated.
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