Chesterfield County, VA – Residents across Chesterfield County are being warned about an active phone scam after multiple reports of callers impersonating employees of the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office and demanding money under false pretenses.
According to the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office, the scam calls have been occurring over the past several weeks. Callers allegedly use different names and claim the victim missed jury duty or failed to appear in court, then threaten legal consequences unless immediate payment is made.
Officials emphasized that these calls are not legitimate. The Sheriff’s Office says it will never instruct someone to pay money to “make a charge go away,” will never request payment over the phone, and will never ask residents to meet a deputy to pay using prepaid cards or gift cards.
Authorities also clarified that real arrest warrants can be verified online. Residents can view active warrants by visiting chesterfield.gov and searching “active warrants” in the site’s search bar. The database lists valid warrants and capiases issued in Chesterfield County.
Law enforcement urges residents to hang up immediately if they receive one of these calls and not to provide personal or financial information. Anyone who believes they have been targeted or may have fallen victim to the scam is encouraged to contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at 804-748-1251.
Officials say scam attempts often rely on fear and urgency to pressure victims into quick decisions. Residents are encouraged to warn family members, especially seniors, who are often targeted in similar schemes.
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