Is it possible to insist on having your ID checked at the police station, not in the street in Austria?

I am a non-EU citizen and I understand that I could be stopped in Austria and asked for my passport (and visa). Moreover, as far as I know, there are police officers in Austria dressed in civilian clothing.

At the same time, searching the web suggests that there are also scammers who pretend to be these police officers in civilian clothing. However, shortly after inspecting your ID they end up "inspecting" your wallet.

So, my questions are: is there anything that allows me to insist on having my ID checked at a police station or at least by an officer in police uniform? Can I get arrested for declining to immediately provide my ID?

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