đ ââïž The Gist: The Spalding County Sheriffâs Office is alerting residents about a recurring phone scam where callers claim to be from the Sheriffâs Office, threatening arrest for outstanding warrants unless a fee is paid.
đŻ Why It Matters: Scammers are using intimidation tactics and spoofing the Sheriffâs Office phone number to trick unsuspecting victims into paying money to avoid arrest.
đ How the Scam Works:
- Scammers call residents, claiming to be from the Spalding County Sheriffâs Office.
- They falsely state that the person has an outstanding warrant for their arrest.
- The scammer demands payment of a fee to dismiss the warrant and avoid arrest.
đ« Sheriffâs Office Reminder:
- The Spalding County Sheriffâs Office will never call to inform someone of an outstanding warrant.
- They will not threaten arrest or ask for payment over the phone to dismiss a warrant.
- The Sheriffâs Office does not have the staff or time to make such calls.
đ A Bit of Humor: The Sheriffâs Office jokingly adds that they wonât give advance notice of an arrest because they donât want to miss the surprised look on the faces of those they arrest.
đĄïž Protecting Yourself:
- Be aware that scammers can spoof phone numbers to make it appear as if the call is coming from the Sheriffâs Office.
- Never provide personal information or payment to unsolicited callers claiming to be from law enforcement.
- If you receive a suspicious call, hang up and contact the Sheriffâs Office directly using a verified phone number.
đŁïž Your Take: Have you or someone you know been targeted by this arrest warrant phone scam? Share your experiences and any additional tips for avoiding falling victim to these scammers in the comments below.
