Aberdeen police warn public about officer impersonation scam

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Aberdeen Police Department sent out a warning on Wednesday that they have received several reports of someone calling residents and impersonating an officer.

According to authorities, the caller claims to be calling about a legal matter requiring immediate attention.

The caller is reportedly impersonating “Detective Tim Morgan” with the phone number 605-301-5542 and a voicemail that says, “You have reached the Aberdeen Police Department all deputies are busy leave a message.”

APD wants to remind residents that officers will never ask for payment to prevent a warrant or jail time.

Additionally, if you don’t answer their call, the officer will direct you to call them through Brown County Dispatch.

Anyone who received a scam call should report it to Brown County Dispatch at 605-626-7911.