According to a post by the Big Rapids Department of Public Safety, there have been recent phone call attempts in the area by someone posing as an investigator.

The caller has been using the name "Danny Haynes," which is similar to that of Big Rapids Chief of Police, Danielle Haynes. The caller has also been requesting personal information and money over the phone.

"If someone calls you stating they are from a Police Department or Sheriff’s Department and you are suspicious about them, you can always ask to call them back to verify that they are employees there," Officer Bill Sell said. "We will never ask you for money over the phone or ask you to pay with gift cards."

Please be aware of this scam attempt.