Residents in Midland are being targeted by a scam. Fraudulent phone calls and documents are being used to convince people they owe money. The documents appear to be official and claim the recipient must pay a fine.

City officials are warning people not to give out personal or financial information. The scam involves people posing as law enforcement officers. They claim the person has missed a court hearing or jury duty and must pay a fine to avoid arrest.

The fines listed are substantial. Further details about the scam are available from the City of Midland. Residents who receive suspicious calls or documents should be cautious and not make any payments.