Winkler Police are warning residents of a recent scam circulating the region.

Scammers are calling and identifying themselves as members of the Winkler Police Service, claiming that the potential victim has outstanding warrants for arrest due to unpaid taxes.

Police say the phone number may even display as the Winkler Police Service. However, WPS assures the public the calls are not originating from the Winkler station.

Instead, police ask residents to be extremely cautious when giving personal information over the phone as there are many phone scams that request info or payment of some type.