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Tulsa police warn of scam

Tulsa Police Chief Ron Palmer at a recent news conference
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Tulsa Police Chief Ron Palmer at a recent news conference

By Associated Press

Tulsa, OK – Tulsa police warn of scam

TULSA, Okla. (AP) Tulsa police are warning residents of a telephone scam in which the caller uses the name of Police Chief Ron Palmer.

Police say several people have reported phone calls asking for money in Palmer's name but say Palmer hasn't endorsed any organization or given permission to use his name for solicitations.

Officers also warn residents to never give personal information such a credit card numbers or bank account information to unsolicited callers.

Copyright 2009 The Associated Press.