PR Police warn of scam

PRIEST RIVER — The Priest River Police Department is warning residents to be on the alert for phone scams involving callers posing as law enforcement in an effort to coerce victims into giving them money.

These scams have occurred throughout the region and across the country and include attempts in the Priest River area, Priest River officials said in a press release.

While scenarios vary, officials said the caller typically claims to be a law enforcement officer and falsely tells the victim a warrant has been issued because they missed a court date, skipped jury duty or have an overdue fine. They are then threatened that unless immediate payment is made, they will be arrested.