Odessa Police Warn of New Phone Scam
OPD is warning of a new phone scam going on.
According to NewsWest 9, the scam involves someone using the OPD phone numbers and the man on the phone claiming to be a OPD Lieutenant.
Victims are told they have a "Failure to Appear" warrant and gives them a number to call to make a payment or else they will be arrested.
OPD reminds residents that they never solicit payment over the phone and to hang up if you get a call like that.