The Woodburn Police Department has received multiple reports from Woodburn residents who have recently been contacted by subjects claiming to be representatives of the Woodburn Police Department or local court officials.
The scammers calling Woodburn residents claim that the residents have warrants for their arrest for missing jury duty. The scammers have used current and former names of Officers and Deputies throughout the state. They have instructed the residents to make a payment to resolve the issue. Payment requests have involved several methods, including checks, payment/cash apps, cryptocurrency, prepaid cards, and personal debit card information.
The Woodburn Police Department would like to remind our community that the Woodburn Police Department will not ask for payments from residents and further advises residents not to disclose unsolicited personal information including social security numbers, banking information, passwords, and usernames.
Residents are advised to hang up if contacted by a scammer. If a City of Woodburn resident believes they may have suffered any monetary damage due to these scams, please report it to the Woodburn Police Department at 503-982-2345.
