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Bucks County Sheriff warns public of scammers posing as deputies

The Bucks County Sheriff's Office issued a warning about scammers posing as deputies who are calling area residents and demanding money and personal information.
These scams involve bullying tactics, threats, and sophisticated techniques to mask or duplicate caller ID, often making it appear as though the call is coming from the Sheriff's Office itself.
Scammers often request payments through unconventional methods such as Bitcoin, gift cards, or payments at random retail kiosks.
Sheriff Harran stated that no member of the Bucks County Sheriff's Office will ever call demanding money or threatening arrest over the phone, emphasizing that residents should not fall for these threats.
Residents are urged to hang up immediately if they receive such a call, contact their local police department, and contact the Sheriff's Office directly to confirm the legitimacy of any suspicious communication, understanding that you cannot pay off law enforcement to resolve a warrant.

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