Scammer spoofed the sheriff’s number and nearly stole $7,500 from Harford County couple

‘Just hang up’: Sheriff issues urgent warning after scammers steal $6,700

The Norfolk County Sheriff’s office urged anyone who gets a call demanding money and threatening them for missing jury duty or claiming there is a warrant for their arrest to simply hang up on likely scammers.The warning issued Monday came after at least two people lost a combined $6,700 to scammers pretending to be the Norfolk County Sheriff’s office.

Scammer spoofed the sheriff’s number and nearly stole $7,500 from Harford County couple

A Harford County couple thought they were speaking with the sheriff's office when a caller nearly convinced them to hand over thousands of dollars. The sophisticated scam included personal details and even spoofed the official agency's phone number.Nicole and Joe Markland received a call from someone claiming to be an officer with the Harford County Sheriff's Office. The caller told Nicole she missed a court appearance and a judge issued a warra…