In Salem, Oregon, a Latina received a call saying that she had to pay $1,000 to cover a payday loan or else the caller would harm one of her family members by amputating an arm or a foot.

Several complaints were filed with the Oregon Department of Justice by Spanish speakers. Not all have received threats against their families, but they have been asked to wire money or send prepaid credit cards if they don't want immigration officers to be sent to their homes, The Oregonian noted.

One caller identified as a police officer who had received a report on a payday loan that hadn't been paid.

The Latinos who filed complaints said they hadn't filed payday loans, so they weren't sure how they were being targeted or how the scammers found their contact information.

Those who have been targeted are supposed to file an online complaint or they can call the state at 877-877-9392 and to ask for Alicia Suarez for help. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Lane County Sheriff's Office has also warned residents that some will claim to be police officers. These people impersonating police officers say that, if $325 is not wired immediately, then they will be picked up on an outstanding warrant. The county office said, if someone asks for payment immediately, that it is very likely a scam.

Those who are called should hang up and research the number that the callers have used. Also, calling the number will give you more answers.