DALLAS — The Dallas Police Department is warning of scam calls impersonating a department lieutenant.
In a social media post Friday, the department said, scammers may tell victims they missed a court appearance, have an active warrant for their arrest or need to report to police headquarters to verify paperwork. In some cases, the callers already know personal details such as a person’s name, address or phone number, making the scam appear more credible.
The Dallas Police Department is aware of reports of scammers impersonating a Dallas Police lieutenant to deceive residents.
The caller may claim you missed a court date, have a warrant for your arrest, or need to come downtown to verify paperwork. In some cases, the scammer may…
— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) July 24, 2026
In the post, DPD said it will never call to demand action on a warrant or missed court appearance and is pleading with victims to never provide personal or financial information over the phone.
DPD advises victims to hang up immediately and is asking everyone share the warning so no one falls victim. If you do receive a call, you’re asked to report the call to the department. Online reports can be made here.