Seminole County, FL – Residents are being warned about an alarming phone scam in which callers impersonate law enforcement officers from the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). Officials said the fraudsters are targeting residents by claiming there is an arrest warrant or a missed jury duty fine that can be resolved with payment over the phone.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, scammers often use spoofed numbers that appear legitimate on caller ID. In some cases, the callers claim to be arresting officers seeking bail money for a friend or relative. Authorities emphasize that genuine law enforcement agencies will never contact individuals by phone to demand payment or collect fines.
The Sheriff’s Office urges anyone who receives such a call to hang up immediately and verify the information directly by calling the non-emergency line at (407) 665-6650. Deputies also advise residents not to trust caller ID, as scammers frequently manipulate phone numbers to appear official.
Officials are reminding the public to stay alert and share the warning with family and neighbors, particularly older adults who are often targeted by phone scams. “Be suspicious of anyone who demands immediate payment for any reason,” the Sheriff’s Office said.
Residents can report suspicious calls to local law enforcement or through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s fraud reporting system.
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