Natchitoches police warn public of phone scam
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Updated: Jun. 25, 2017 at 10:25 AM CDT
NATCHITOCHES, LA (KSLA) - The Natchitoches Police Department is warning residents about a possible scam in the area.
According to a post on the department's Facebook page, a Natchitoches resident received a recorded message from the phone number (318) 357-3897.
Police say the recorded message claimed to be part of the Natchitoches Police Department.
The message reportedly told the recipient of the call that there was a warrant out for his or her arrest.
Natchitoches police say they do not use recorded messages to let people know about warrants.
Police say if anyone receives this type of phone call, hang up and dial (318) 352-8101 to report it.
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