Calhoun County, MI – Residents across Calhoun County are being warned today about a growing phone scam in which callers impersonate law enforcement officers, threaten arrest, and demand immediate payment. The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office says the reports have increased this week, prompting a countywide alert.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, scammers are posing as administrative staff or deputies and claim the intended victim must pay immediately to avoid being taken into custody. In some cases, fake “Order of Arrest” documents have been shared to make the scheme appear legitimate. Officials stressed that no deputy or county representative will ever call residents demanding money of any kind.
The Sheriff’s Office also noted that it will never request Bitcoin, wire transfers, gift cards, or other untraceable payment methods. Any caller who threatens arrest unless payment is made immediately should be considered a scammer, authorities said.
Deputies are urging residents—especially seniors and those who may be more vulnerable to financial fraud—to share this alert with family and friends. Anyone who receives such a call is advised to hang up, avoid sending any money, and report the incident to local law enforcement.
Scam-prevention officials remind residents that legitimate arrest warrants must be served in person and are not resolved by phone payments.
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