(Corvallis, OR) -- People in the Corvallis area have lost over 650-thousand dollars to scammers the last six months. The Corvallis Police department is warning you to be suspicious of any call saying you owe money, or need to pay someone. The scammers use a variety of tactics that make them appear legitimate. They put pressure on the victim to pay quickly, often using methods of payment that can't be traced. Verify the caller's identity on your own and don't use the information they give you. Don't send money, or gift cards. Don't click links on suspicious emails.