Cleveland, OH – The Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents about a new phone scam in which callers pose as deputies and demand payments from family members of recently jailed individuals.
According to the Cuyahoga County Scam Squad, the scammers claim loved ones can be released from custody if relatives pay for ankle monitors or other fees over the phone. Officials stress that law enforcement will never request payments or personal information by phone.
The scam has reportedly targeted several families in recent days, using caller ID spoofing to appear as if calls are coming from the county corrections center or sheriff’s office. Authorities urge anyone who receives such a call to hang up immediately and contact the Scam Squad at 216-443-SCAM (7226) to verify information.
County officials are working with the Sheriff’s Department to track and stop the fraudulent activity, reminding residents to remain cautious and skeptical of any unexpected payment requests.
For more details, residents can visit cuyahogacounty.gov.
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