The Oceanside Police Department (OPD) wants community members to be aware of an active phone scam.

Today OPD has received reports from community members who stated that callers have contacted them claiming to be members of OPD. The law enforcement impersonator disguises their number as an OPD phone number and asks for or demands monetary donations over the phone.

OPD reminds you to be aware that:

🚫OPD does not call individuals and demand or request money from community members under any circumstances.

🚫OPD or any other legitimate law enforcement agency does not call community members seeking payment for outstanding traffic citations or warrants. This includes claims of unpaid federal or state taxes.

🚫Individuals claiming to collect debts may try to instill fear in potential victims to persuade them to forward money.

🚫Never give personal or financial information to an unsolicited caller or email.

🚫Be suspicious of callers who demand immediate payment for any reason.

If you are a resident of Oceanside and have been contacted by these scammers and suffered a financial loss, you are encouraged to file a report by visiting oceansidepolice.com or contacting our non-emergency line at (760) 435-4900.