The Fairview Police Department is issuing a warning to residents about a phone scam impersonating police officers and attempting to obtain personal financial information.
On Friday, June 25th, 2025, a resident reported receiving a call from 972-886-4211, which appeared to be the Fairview Police Department's official number on caller ID. The caller identified himself as "Captain Michael Martic" and claimed there was an active investigation with federal warrants from Homeland Security against the resident. The scammer then attempted to acquire the victim's bank account details.
The Fairview Police Department wants to remind the public of the following:
- We will never call and demand payment or ask for your bank information over the phone.
- We will not threaten you with immediate arrest for an alleged open investigation or warrants without proper legal procedure.
How to Protect Yourself:
If you receive a suspicious call from someone claiming to be from the Fairview Police Department, especially if they demand money, bank details, or threaten you, please take these steps:
- Verify their identity: Do not trust caller ID alone. Scammers can spoof phone numbers.
- Hang up and call us directly:
- During normal business hours, call the Fairview Police Department at 972-886-4211.
- After hours or for immediate verification, call dispatch at 972-547-5350 and request an officer to contact you to verify the information.
"Stay vigilant! Do not get scammed!"
