Law enforcement officers across the country are dealing with scam phone calls targeting the elderly. Now, Dubuque Police arrested four people in a case just like that.

Police arrested Carlos Rodriguez, Michael Marcov, Stephanie Marcov, and Cody Richey, all from the Dubuque area. Investigators say they were scamming people across the country. The criminal complaint claims the four would call people and tell them a relative was in jail and needed bail money.

Investigators from another state first brought this scam to Dubuque investigator's attention. Police say modern technology makes catching scammers extremely difficult.

"We've had success over the years, but a case of this magnitude, to have local ties is extremely rare," said Dubuque Police Lt. Scott Baxter.

Baxter says the best way to stop scammers is to not become their victim. He reminds people to always question anyone asking for money and if something doesn't seem right, check with police.