ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) — The Ithaca Police Department says they’re involved in a phone scam.

IPD’s phone number is being used by a phone scammer to convince people they’re getting a call from a police officer. Authorities say the scammer demands money from the victim under threats of arrest.

Ithaca Police won’t make calls asking for money or issuing threats. If you get such a call, hang up and then call IPD.