In a troubling turn of events, residents of Warren have been issued a warning by the local police department about a scam that could make anyone double-check their caller ID. It appears that unknown individuals have taken to impersonating police officials, calling unsuspecting citizens and claiming to be the Chief of Police and a Sergeant. Talk about a crime in broad daylight!

The con men went so far as to manipulate their phone numbers to make it seem like they were calling directly from the police station. They instructed the victim to leave money on their porch, which was later snatched up by yet another accomplice. It's like a twisted version of hide and seek, but with your hard-earned cash at stake.

Warren Police officials are reminding everyone that real police departments don't request money over the phone. In fact, any citations would go through the court system, not a doorstep money collection! So, if you receive a suspicious call, don't hesitate to report it to the Warren Police Department at (814) 723-2700. Keep your wallets safe and remember, if it sounds too good to be true—or in this case, too scary—it probably is!