The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement Monday regarding phone scams in the county.
“The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind citizens we do not solicit funds by telephone, nor will we ask that anything be paid for with any kind of gift card or prepaid credit card,” the statement reads. “We will also never threaten anyone with arrest for not paying for matters like jury duty or having a warrant.”
According to the release, scammers are getting increasingly cunning and aggressive, and will make threats and pressure individuals into sending money.
“Potential scammers will also pose as government officials to seem more credible,” the release notes. “They can also manipulate caller ID, to make the phone call appear to come from our office or another local government office. Do not fall for these tricks. Do not give them any information at all. If you receive a phone call like this, hang up immediately and block their number.”
Anyone who has already received one of these phone calls and given the caller any information or sent them money is asked to contact their local law enforcement agency immediately.
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