Chesterfield County, VA – Residents across Chesterfield County are being warned this week about an ongoing phone scam involving callers who falsely claim to work for the Sheriff’s Office and demand immediate payment.
According to the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office, scammers have been contacting residents using different names while posing as sheriff’s employees. The callers typically claim the person missed jury duty or failed to appear in court and now faces penalties unless payment is made.
Officials emphasized that these calls are fraudulent and are designed to pressure victims into sending money quickly.
The Sheriff’s Office stressed that it will never instruct anyone to pay money to make a charge “go away.” Authorities also said deputies will never ask residents to meet in person to collect payment or request money using prepaid cards or gift cards.
As part of its warning, the Sheriff’s Office reminded residents that legitimate active warrants and capias information can be viewed online through the county’s official website. Residents can visit Chesterfield.gov and search for “active warrants” to verify whether any legitimate court action exists.
Law enforcement officials say phone scams like these often rely on fear and urgency, urging residents to slow down, hang up, and independently verify claims before taking any action.
Anyone who believes they may have been targeted or who knows someone who may have fallen victim to a phone scam is encouraged to report it to the Chesterfield County Police Department at 804-748-1251.
Authorities say reporting these incidents helps investigators track scam patterns and warn the public more effectively.
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