Muskingum County, OH – The Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new phone scam where callers pose as deputies to demand fake bond payments.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the scammer claims the resident missed a court date or violated the law, saying a warrant has been issued for their arrest. The caller then pressures the victim to pay a bond to avoid being taken into custody.
Sheriff Matt Lutz emphasized that no legitimate deputy or law enforcement agency will ever contact citizens to request money. “We want the public to know that our deputies, nor any law enforcement entity, will ever contact you in an attempt to collect money,” the office stated in a public advisory Monday.
Officials are urging residents not to share personal, banking, or credit card information over the phone. Anyone receiving suspicious calls should hang up and contact local law enforcement directly.
The Sheriff’s Office added that legitimate financial institutions also will not call asking for sensitive information. Residents are encouraged to share the alert with others to help prevent further scams.
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