Police Warn of Sophisticated Scam Calls

Sheriffs and police departments across various regions are warning residents about sophisticated scam calls where scammers pose as law enforcement officials. These scams often involve threats of arrest for missed jury duty or other fabricated charges, demanding immediate payment over the phone. Departments from Southern Indiana, Cambria County, Transylvania County, and Gadsden have all reported increases in such fraudulent activities. Scammers utilize actual names of deputies, spoofed caller IDs, and realistic scenarios to intimidate victims into paying, often using untraceable methods like bitcoin. Authorities emphasize that legitimate law enforcement will never solicit money over the phone and advise residents to hang up and report any suspicious calls. Elderly individuals are frequent targets, but the scam's reach is broadening to include a wider demographic.