The Maui Police Department is warning residents about a recurring scam involving spoofed callers claiming to be officers. 

A spoofed phone call uses technology to change the number or name that appears as a recipient's caller ID.  

The caller tells the person who answers the phone that there is a warrant, missed jury duty, or some other legal sanction pending against them, then demands immediate payment via cryptocurrency, online payment apps such as CashApp or Venmo, credit cards or gift cards. 

MPD said in a release that no law enforcement or government agency will attempt to “clear up” warrants or other legal sanctions over the phone and they will not request financial information over the phone. 

MPD previously warned residents about similar scams in April and August of this year. 

If you received a call or message from someone claiming to be with a federal agency, but did not answer or return the call, MPD recommends reporting the incident to the FBI. 

If you gave personal information or sent money or gift cards, the MPD asks you to report the incident to the FBI and the Maui Police Department at 808-244-6400.