Vestavia Hills Police Department Warns Of Phone Scam

VESTAVIA HILLS, AL — The Vestavia Hills Police Department is warning residents of a phone scam in the area wherein a caller claims to be a Vestavia Hills police officer. The scammer reportedly claims the victim has outstanding warrants.

A statement from Vestavia police said the call comes from the phone number 205-978-0115 claiming to be a Vestavia Hills Police Sergeant, stating the victim has a federal warrant, and then directs the victim to call another number to give out personal information.

"No one from the Vestavia Hills Police Department will call about a Federal Arrest Warrant nor will they ask for personal identification information over the telephone," the Vestavia Hills PD said in a statement.

Anyone who receives one of these calls is asked to contact the Vestavia Hills Police Department at 205-978-0140.