If you receive an incoming call from what appears to be the York City Police Department, be aware that it might be a scammer.

The department is warning the public that scammers are spoofing its phone number, (717) 846-1234. They are impersonating members of the police department and telling people they have missed jury duty, a news release states.

The scammers are saying there is a fine for missing jury duty, Capt. Daniel Lentz said.

The police department does not handle jury duty.

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Anyone who receives a suspicious call should hang up and call the police department directly at (717) 846-1234 to make sure they are speaking to a member of the department.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police, and tips can be anonymous. Here are the various ways to reach the department:

• Submit a tip through the CRIMEWATCH App or at www.yorkcitypolice.com. Click on submit a tip and fill out the available boxes.

• Email Detective Commander Baez at abaez@yorkcity.org.

• Call the York City Police Tip Line at 717-849-2204.

• Call the York City Police Department at 717-846-1234 or 717-849-2219.

This article originally appeared on York Daily Record: Scammers impersonating York City Police officers, demanding money