Calhoun County, MI – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a rising phone scam in which callers impersonate law enforcement officials, demand payment, and threaten arrest.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, recent reports describe scammers identifying themselves as sheriff’s staff and insisting that victims must immediately pay to avoid arrest. Some have even circulated fake “Order of Arrest” documents to appear legitimate.
In one recent case, the scammers allegedly used the name of retired CCSO Sergeant Todd Turner, leaving voicemails asking residents to return calls regarding supposed U.S. District Court documentation. Officials confirmed the message and callback number were fraudulent.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that deputies will never contact residents by phone or email to demand money, threaten arrest, or request personal or financial information. Legitimate payments are never sought through prepaid cards, cryptocurrency, or gift cards.
Residents are urged to hang up immediately if they receive such calls and verify the information directly through official law enforcement numbers. Anyone who may have provided personal or financial data should contact their local agency and notify their bank.
The Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau is actively investigating the scam and working to identify those responsible.
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