Palm Beach police are warning residents about scam callers who pretend to be law enforcement officers and threaten arrest unless money is paid immediately.
The Town of Palm Beach Police Department said the calls are part of a common telephone scam in which fraudsters falsely claim the person has an outstanding warrant, missed jury duty, or failed to appear for a court proceeding.
The threat is followed by a payment demand. Police said callers may tell victims to pay through wire transfers, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or other non-traditional payment methods to avoid arrest…