US EditionHendricks Co. Sheriff's Office reports increase in phone scams
- The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office warns residents about a phone scam regarding missed jury duty, stating that no one will call regarding jury summonses.
- The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office warns residents of a jury duty scam, reporting one victim lost over $8,000 after being misled about a warrant for arrest.
- The victim received a call impersonating the Sheriff's Department, where the caller demanded $8,550 in Bitcoin to resolve the alleged warrant.
- Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus reminds residents that the office does not issue warrants or request payments via phone calls.
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Hendricks Co. Sheriff's Office reports increase in phone scams
DANVILLE, Ind. — The Hendricks County Sheriff's Office is warning citizens of multiple telephone scams, following an increased number of reports. According to a press release from the HCSO, scammers will make calls and attempt to deceive people into paying substantial amounts of money. Sometimes, they will even pose as HCSO employees. Per the HCSO, some of these common scams include telling locals they missed jury duty, have an outstanding warra…
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