Hanover, VA – The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents about a phone scam where callers impersonate deputies and demand money for fake arrest warrants or court fines.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, multiple residents have reported receiving calls in recent days from individuals claiming to represent the department. In some cases, the scammers used “caller ID spoofing” to display the official sheriff’s number and name, making the calls appear legitimate.
Officials emphasize that the Sheriff’s Office will never call residents to demand payment for court-related matters or any alleged offense. Anyone receiving such a call is urged to hang up immediately, avoid sharing personal information, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
“If you are ever unsure about the legitimacy of a call, contact our non-emergency number at (804) 365-6140 to verify,” the department said.
Authorities are reminding the public to remain cautious, as scammers may use the names or likenesses of actual deputies to appear credible.
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