The Natchitoches Police Department has been made aware of scammers who are attempting to defraud citizens out of money by posing as police officers. This is a common phone scam and the suspects are “spoofing” the phone number of the Natchitoches Police Department and are using the actual names of our officers. When scammers spoof a phone number it appears on the recipient’s caller ID as if the call is coming from the police department.

The Natchitoches Police Department would never contact any citizen in an attempt to receive any money for fine payment or for active warrants over the phone.

If you receive a phone call from a scammer never give them any personal information and end the call immediately.

If you have received a fraudulent phone call from a scammer posing as a police officer or if you would like to report suspicious activity please contact the Natchitoches Police Department at (318) 352-8101.