Des Moines police warn of scammers impersonating officers

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department is warning of scam in which an individual is posing as “Officer Valentine.” The scammer claims they have a warrant for residents’ arrest for missing jury duty.

The police department said in a Facebook post that it has no way of knowing whether a resident missed jury duty, nor will it ask for cash payment for a warrant or citation.

It also warned that scammers are using a 515 area code…

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