Phone Scam Alert – Officer Impersonation In Ankeny City

Press release from the City of Ankeny:

January 13, 2021

Today a citizen came to the Ankeny Police Department to report she had been called by Sgt. Corey Schneden of the Ankeny Police Department who told her she had a warrant for her arrest and she needed to post bond. This call was not placed by Sgt. Schneden, but rather someone impersonating him.

The Ankeny Police Department and the City of Ankeny would like to publicly state neither the Police or Fire Departments will ever call and ask for money over the phone.

If anyone ever calls claiming to be from any law enforcement agency (local, county, state or federal) or the IRS and asks for money, social security numbers, credit card information and/or gift cards, hang up call the local authorities and report the call. No law enforcement agency will ever ask you for money or to purchase gift cards for them over the phone.

You may report suspicious activity to the Ankeny Police Department by calling the non-emergency line, 515-286-3333 option 5.

This press release was produced by the City of Ankeny. The views expressed here are the author’s own.