Blue Earth County, MN – Residents have been receiving fraudulent calls claiming to be from the Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office, asking for electronic money transfers. Callers request payments for missed court dates or unpaid tickets, often using the names of actual employees to appear legitimate. The sheriff’s office says these calls are scams.
According to a recent statement from the Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office, the phone numbers also seem legitimate. However, law enforcement emphasizes they will never ask for money transfers over the phone. Scammers are reportedly using technology to alter caller ID to resemble official numbers.
Authorities urge those who have lost money to this scam to call 911 for assistance. If no financial loss occurred, residents do not need to file a report.
Officials remind residents to verify any claims directly with the sheriff’s office by using a trusted phone number, and not the one provided by the caller. This is part of a larger effort to stop scam attempts targeting local citizens.
