The Newport Police Department is warning residents after receiving reports of phone scams where the caller identifies themselves as a Newport police sergeant, lieutenant, constable or deputy.

The Newport Police Department said the public should be aware of a phone scam in which the scammers pretend to be members of the department. The department said the scammers will introduce themselves as a police officer and will sometimes use the name of an actual member of the Newport department,

The Newport Police Department is alerting residents to an ongoing phone scam where callers impersonate police officers and demand payment to cancel fake warrants. In a press release issued Nov. 27, the department said it has received additional reports of the scam since its initial warning on Nov.

Fayetteville police are warning citizens of scam phone calls and voicemails asking for payment to avoid legal action.