Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Scam Targeting People On Probation
(From the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office)
The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office has received several complaints about scammer calls claiming to be from our office who are preying on people.
These particular scammers are contacting some community members, but mainly people on probation and requesting personal information and money, claiming to be a “Sergeant” or “Deputy” from our Office.
The phone number (419) 318-6113 is being used and appears to be the one on caller ID’s. It has a voicemail set up, when you call back, stating he is one of our Sergeants and works for our office. They are telling individuals that they have a warrant and owe money And need to pay it off immediately over the phone or they will be arrested.
THIS IS A SCAM! No law enforcement agency will call and ask for money over the phone or tell you if you don’t pay it will come arrest you.
If you receive a call from this number or anyone claiming to be law enforcement asking for money:
- Hang up immediately.
- Look up the official phone number of the agency they mention online and dial it, hitting redial could route you right back to the spammer.
- Call the agency directly to verify the claim. If you suspect these scammers have contacted you, have concerns, or if you have given any personal information, money, or gift cards, please contact our dispatch center at 419-447-3456 Option #4 to speak with a dispatcher.
-Sheriff Stevens