Scammers target sex offenders in Steuben County with fake warrant claims - Newport Dispatch

Scammers target sex offenders in Steuben County with fake warrant claims - Newport Dispatch

BATH — The Steuben County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning about scammers impersonating law enforcement officials to extort money from registered sex offenders. Sheriff Jim Allard reports that scammers are contacting registered sex offenders claiming to be members of the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office. The fraudulent callers tell victims that arrest warrants have been issued due to missed DNA submissions. The scammers then demand payment t…

Shannon County Sheriff’s Office Issues Scam Alert

The Shannon County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is warning residents about a recent phone scam in which callers falsely claim to represent law enforcement. These scammers tell recipients they have an outstanding warrant and demand payment, sometimes using caller ID spoofing to make it appear as if the call is coming from the Sheriff’s Office. Authorities emphasize that the SCSO will never call individuals to inform them of a warrant or request money …

Watauga Sheriff's Office warns of scams

The Watauga County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) would like to again alert the public of some scams that are happening in the area. If you receive any communication from someone asking for gift cards, please verify by contacting that person directly. They may contact you through email, telephone, or social media. They may pretend to be …