Huntington, WV – The Cabell County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new phone scam involving callers impersonating deputies, detectives, or court clerks. Officials say the scammers falsely claim victims owe fines or need to pay bail immediately.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, these calls are entirely fraudulent. The agency emphasized that law enforcement officers and court officials never request payments over the phone or through unconventional methods such as Bitcoin or prepaid cards.
“Remember, you would have to be arrested, arraigned before a judge, and then bail is set and paid in person—not over a phone or online,” the Sheriff’s Office noted in a Facebook post shared Friday morning.
Residents are urged not to share personal or financial information with anyone claiming to be from the Sheriff’s Office. Instead, they should hang up immediately and contact the department directly to verify any claims.
The Sheriff’s Office is reminding the public to stay cautious, verify official numbers, and warn family members—especially seniors—who may be more vulnerable to these scams.
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