Junction City Police Department Release

The Department wants to warn the community about a concerning scam circulating in the area. Scammers are spoofing the Junction City Police Department’s phone number and pretending to be a detective.

Here’s how it works:

1️⃣ The scammer claims the victim has an outstanding warrant for failing to appear in court or missing jury duty.

2️⃣ They insist the victim is under a court-issued gag order, which forbids them from discussing the situation with anyone.

3️⃣ They demand immediate payment within 30 minutes to avoid arrest.

4️⃣ Victims are instructed to send money via Western Union, Money Zone, or by purchasing gift cards (e.g., Walmart, Dillons) and providing the codes over the phone.

5️⃣ Victims are told to wait 24 hours and bring a payment receipt to the police department to clear the warrant.

REMEMBER:

The Junction City Police Department will NEVER solicit money over the phone.

Hang up immediately if someone calls making these claims—it is a scam!

Protect yourself by verifying any suspicious calls directly with us at (785) 762-5912.

Please spread the word and help us protect our community. Stay vigilant!