COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) has issued a warning of a phone scam targeting the community.
Police say callers are using a spoofed CSPD caller ID, claiming to be the Chief of Police. They will then tell victims they have a warrant and demand payment to avoid arrest.
SCAM ALERT CSPD is aware of a phone scam targeting our community. Callers are using a spoofed CSPD caller ID and claiming to be the Chief of Police. They tell victims they have a warrant and demand payment to avoid arrest.This is a scam. CSPD will never call you demanding…
— Colorado Springs Police Department (@CSPDPIO) January 7, 2026
CSPD says if you get this call, it is a scam. The department says they will never call you demanding immediate payment for any reason.
If you do receive this call, CSPD says to hang up immediately and do not provide any personal or financial information.
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