LOGAN COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) – Over-the-phone scammers are at it again, but this time they’re in Logan County with a new spin on their spiel.
Authorities said the scammers are telling residents to hand over money or they could lose items people desperately need.
“It’s potential for you to have an identity issue so they can mess with your credit,” said Detective George Hannon with the Logan County Sheriff’s Office.
The Logan County Sheriff’s Office said scammers are targeting residents in the area. Hannon said the caller poses as a court clerk claiming the victim owes money for judgements, like traffic tickets or court fees.
“The court clerks do not work that way,” said Hannon. “If you have to give that information, give it to somebody face-to-face at the office. Don’t do that by telephone.”
Hannon said the caller claims if the victim doesn’t pay, the courts could suspend the victim’s driver’s license or withhold their Social Security checks.
“With scammers, they’re going to tell you whatever they can to try and get money from you,” said the detective.
KFOR called the Logan County Courthouse. Clerks told us they’d never make a call like that. Plus, the system has to go through multiple channels to revoke someone’s drivers license. The…
