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North Idaho scam calls keep coming

by BILL BULEY
Hagadone News Network | October 29, 2024 1:00 AM

POST FALLS — A scam that has callers impersonating law officers and threatening arrests unless money is paid continues to make the rounds in Kootenai County.

Most recently, Post Falls police said a caller poses as an officer speaking to an individual about outstanding warrants and tries to obtain money to offset the debt. The number they are calling from indicates it is from the police.

People receiving this call have reported that the callers request payment in gift cards or cryptocurrency to take care of the warrant.  

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