The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has received numerous complaints from the public regarding scammers who identify themselves as law enforcement and request payment after issuing threats of an arrest warrant.
The scammers commonly identify themselves as administrative staff from the Sheriff’s Office and demand payment in lieu of arrest. The scammers may also use fraudulent “Order of Arrest” documentation as alleged proof of the warrant.
It should be noted that the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office will NEVER contact members of the public by telephone or email demanding money or requesting personal and sensitive information. No CCSO or law enforcement agency member will ever request payment via prepaid credit cards or cryptocurrency ATM. Do not give personal information to anyone without verifying the legitimacy of the person requesting the information.
If personal information is released to a suspected scammer, please contact your local law enforcement agency as soon as possible. Also, contact your local financial institution to advise them that personal information was released to protect financial accounts.
The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau is investigating the complaints further and attempting to identify those involved in the fraudulent actions.
The scammers commonly identify themselves as administrative staff from the Sheriff’s Office and demand payment in lieu of arrest. The scammers may also use fraudulent “Order of Arrest” documentation as alleged proof of the warrant.
It should be noted that the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office will NEVER contact members of the public by telephone or email demanding money or requesting personal and sensitive information. No CCSO or law enforcement agency member will ever request payment via prepaid credit cards or cryptocurrency ATM. Do not give personal information to anyone without verifying the legitimacy of the person requesting the information.
If personal information is released to a suspected scammer, please contact your local law enforcement agency as soon as possible. Also, contact your local financial institution to advise them that personal information was released to protect financial accounts.
The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau is investigating the complaints further and attempting to identify those involved in the fraudulent actions.
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