OLCC warns liquor licensees of scam callers

The Oregon Liquor Control Commission on Friday warned liquor licensed businesses of scam phone calls from people misrepresenting themselves as members of state or federal law enforcement.

The fake callers claiming to be a “Special Agent” and that the licensee has outstanding fees and/or citations. The scam callers demand that the liquor licensee come down to the courthouse to meet with them or else warrants will be issued.

OLCC urged any business receiving these false phone calls to notify both local police and the local OLCC office. Contact information for OLCC offices can be found on the agency website.

“When the OLCC issues an administrative violation, it is mailed to the licensee via certified mail,” said OLCC Salem Regional Manager James Lynch. “If in doubt, please call your local office, and we can help sort it out. We want to make sure our licensees aren’t put in a compromising position.”