Pittsburgh officials warn of scam caller impersonating police

PITTSBURGH — Public safety officials are warning of a scam caller who’s impersonating police.

A number of reports have come in about someone pretending to be a Pittsburgh police officer, officials say. The person has been calling people about fines for supposedly missing court.

Officials say these calls are fake, and Pittsburgh police will never demand money or payment for any reason.

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If you’ve been a victim of one of these calls, you’re asked to call 911.

**SCAM ALERT**

Officers have received reports that someone is impersonating a Pittsburgh Police officer & contacting them about fines for missing court.

These calls are fake!

Pittsburgh Police officers will never demand money or payment for any reason.

Please contact 9-1-1. pic.twitter.com/cPssbK2NMt
— Pittsburgh Police (@PghPolice) July 3, 2025