There's a scam alert issued by Michigan State Police.

Officials say a man with a heavy accent is calling people and claiming he's from the department's Lansing post. They say the calls are a scam and the man is attempting to gather personal information or money.

The department says no law enforcement agency would ever ask for money over the phone to satisfy fines or clear an outstanding warrant.

Officials say if you receive a call from the man, you should hang up.