DECATUR, GA — Residents in one metro Atlanta community are being warned about a scam involving someone impersonating a police officer.

Scam calls are being made every day to Decatur residents, with some calls targeting older adults, according to police.

Decatur Police Lt. John Bender said the impersonator pressures victims to provide debit or credit card information and send cash or gift cards to a specific location.

The impersonator claims to be Decatur Patrol Sgt. Billy Fields.

“This is a nationwide problem. It doesn’t just happen in Decatur. It just happens to be our turn right now,” Bender said.

Bender said legitimate law enforcement agencies will never call someone and demand money.

Police are urging residents not to provide financial information or send money if they receive a call from someone claiming to be an officer.

Anyone who receives a suspicious call should hang up and contact their local police department using an official phone number.

This is a developing story. Stay with WSB Radio News for updates.