Scammers will often do enough legwork, either through social media, news articles, or a search online, to discover an officer/deputy/trooper's name, and will call, indicating that you owe 'fines' that require immediate payment.
Captain Anthony Hutchings reminds us that this is not how law enforcement conducts fine/payments.
Hutchings recommends getting a callback number and then calling the agency in question directly to reconfirm any details or questions you may have. Law enforcement will never ask for money over the phone.
WATCH - The 12 Scams of Christmas: People posing as law enforcement officers
The 12 Scams of Christmas: People posing as law enforcement officers
