Battle Creek, MI – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents about a rise in phone scams involving individuals posing as law enforcement officers demanding money in exchange for avoiding arrest.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, complaints have surfaced this week from individuals who reported being contacted by scammers claiming to be administrative staff from the Sheriff’s Office. The callers allegedly threaten arrest and present fraudulent “Order of Arrest” documents to pressure victims into making payments, often via prepaid credit cards or cryptocurrency ATMs.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized it will never contact individuals by phone or email demanding money or requesting sensitive personal information. “No CCSO or law enforcement agency member will ever request payment in this manner,” the office stated.
Residents are urged not to share personal details or financial data without verifying the legitimacy of the caller. Authorities advise contacting law enforcement immediately if you suspect you’ve shared personal information with a scammer. Individuals are also encouraged to notify their financial institutions to safeguard any impacted accounts.
The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau is actively investigating the complaints and working to identify those behind the fraudulent activity.
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