WASHINGTON STATE PATROL: Scammers Impersonating Troopers

According to a Washington State Patrol (WSP) press release, scammers are calling citizens falsely identifying themselves as a WSP trooper. The caller will accuse the citizens of having outstanding warrants, unpaid tickets, and unpaid school taxes.

As of yesterday, the WSP had received 30 complaints about this scam.

The WSP advises that it does not call citizens about violations, warrants or to collect fines.

If you receive a call from someone claiming to be a WSP trooper who demands to collect fines, you should do the following:

• Do not answer any questions.
• Do not agree to pay any fines.
• Do not share any personal information.
• Hang up the telephone.

 Washington State Patrol:

http://www.wsp.wa.gov/information/releases/2015_archive/mr080415.htm