Springfield, IL – The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to a phone scam involving callers pretending to be deputies and demanding payment for alleged arrest warrants.
According to a post shared by the Sheriff’s Office on Monday, the scammers claim victims have active warrants or pending charges and must pay fines to avoid arrest. The callers reportedly request payment in the form of gift cards, phone cards, or other prepaid methods.
Officials emphasize that these calls are fraudulent. “The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office will never solicit money or request payment over the phone,” the department stated.
Residents are urged not to share personal information such as Social Security numbers, bank details, or credit card information. Anyone receiving such calls should hang up immediately and contact local law enforcement to report the scam.
The Sheriff’s Office also reminds citizens that no legitimate officer will ever request payment for missed court dates, jury duty, or taxes by phone or gift card.
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