Liberty, MO – Police in Liberty are warning residents about an active phone scam where suspects are impersonating deputies from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the Liberty Police Department, scammers are calling victims claiming they missed a grand jury duty appearance and now have a warrant for their arrest. Victims are then told they must deposit money into a Bitcoin machine for a bonding company to satisfy the alleged warrant.
Police emphasized that no legitimate law enforcement agency will ever call about a warrant or demand payment through cryptocurrency. “We knock on your door,” the department stated in its warning. “We would never instruct anyone to use a Bitcoin machine. These are major red flags.”
The scam appears to be targeting senior citizens, who are often more vulnerable to these types of fraudulent schemes. Authorities are urging residents not to provide personal or financial information over the phone and to hang up immediately if they receive such a call.
Anyone with doubts about the legitimacy of a phone call related to law enforcement is encouraged to contact their local police department directly for confirmation.
This article was produced by a journalist and may include AI-assisted input. All content is reviewed for accuracy and fairness.
Follow us on Instagram & Facebook for more relevant news stories and SUPPORT LOCAL INDEPENDENT NEWS! Have a tip? Message us!
