State police are warning residents, including those in St. Lawrence County, about a scam where callers are posing as government officials and other law enforcement personnel.

The scammers will call or email the victims and inform them that enforcement action will be taken against them unless they pay a fine, troopers said in a news release.

In most cases, the impersonators reportedly instruct their potential victims to pay the reported fine via wire transfer or Green Dot card. If victims refuse to send money, the impersonators often threaten to arrest them or search their property, police said.

Some victims who purchased items online also reported fraudulent use of their credit cards.

In some cases, scammers have used the New York State Police Division Headquarters address in e-mails.

Police said they do not contact the public by telephone or email for any form of payment.

To file a complaint, visit http://www.ic3.gov/complaint/default.aspx