WFPD: Phone scammer claims to be West Fargo Police Sergeant Craig Richardson

(Fargo, ND) -- The West Fargo Police Department is warning citizens of a scam involving a caller contacting residents claiming to be West Fargo Police Sergeant Craig Richardson. 

When voicemails are left, residents are asked to to call the phone number back regarding a “personal matter.” 

Residents are always encouraged to call the West Fargo Police Department directly at a verified number if they receive any suspicious phone calls or voicemails from individuals claiming to be members of the department.

Anyone contacted in the scam is asked to call the Red River Regional Dispatch Center at 701-451-7660.