Multiple US Counties Warn Public of Widespread Law Enforcement-Related Scams

Multiple law enforcement agencies across the U.S. are warning the public about ongoing phone and digital scams involving impersonation of officials. The Lyon County Sheriff's Office cautions residents against calls from scammers posing as deputies demanding money to clear warrants, emphasizing that no genuine officer would request payments or personal details over the phone. Similarly, the Jasper County Sheriff's Office alerts families of inmates that no sheriff’s office personnel will solicit bond payments via calls, noting inmates must arrange bonds themselves. The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office highlights an increase in holiday scams requesting payments through gift cards and advises people not to share personal information or financial details through unsolicited messages. In Arkansas, Attorney General Tim Griffin warns of fraudulent texts and emails impersonating the Department of Finance and Administration, urging recipients not to share bank information and to report such scams to authorities. These agencies stress vigilance and recommend reporting suspicious contacts to local police or federal crime centers to prevent fraud.