Lt. Diaz urges people to pause and do not be quick to give personal and financial information over the phone. 

Lt. Diaz says he believes AI may have been used to create the voicemail and says he and Chief Holm have recently attended an AI training because "it's new" and they are trying to stay ahead of the game. 

Police warn of phone scam where scammers pose as U.S. Marshals demanding payment.

Maryland State Police are warning the public about a phone scam where criminals impersonate authorities using the names of real troopers. The agency advises verifying the caller's identity by asking for credentials and contacting the police directly.