Vancouver police warn of scam calls using their phone number

The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) has reported a rise in scam calls using its non-emergency number. Scammers are impersonating VPD officers, asking for personal information and money. The VPD clarified that they will never request money over the phone. They advised the public to verify any suspicious calls by hanging up and calling their official non-emergency number. The warning comes after multiple reports of these scams surfaced on Friday. The department is using social media to raise awareness about the issue.