Scott County, IA – The Scott County Sheriff’s Office and Bettendorf Police Department are alerting residents about a resurfacing phone scam involving callers pretending to be law enforcement officers. Officials say the scammers are using real deputy names and even displaying fake caller IDs that appear to come from the Sheriff’s Office.
According to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, the scammers falsely claim that the recipient has an active warrant and must pay immediately to avoid arrest. The department emphasized that this is a fraudulent scheme and that law enforcement never calls residents to demand money or payments for warrants.
Bettendorf Police confirmed similar reports, saying the calls have reappeared across the county in recent days. “Do not send money, and hang up immediately,” the department advised. Residents with questions are urged to contact the Scott County Sheriff’s Office directly at 563-344-4015 to verify any concerns.
Authorities are reminding the public to remain cautious of any unsolicited calls requesting personal information or payments. Anyone targeted by the scam should report the incident to local law enforcement.
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