Mount Vernon, WA – The Skagit County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to a wave of phone and text scams impersonating law enforcement officers. Scammers are reportedly using real deputy names to convince victims they have active warrants and must pay fines over the phone to avoid arrest.
According to the sheriff’s office, these callers can sound highly convincing and may even patch in a fake “supervisor” to add credibility. Officials stress that the department will never request payments, bail, or fines through phone calls or text messages.
Anyone receiving such a call should hang up immediately and contact law enforcement by calling 911. “Your awareness keeps our community safer,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement. “Stay cautious, and please help spread the word.”
The warning comes as scams typically increase during the holiday season, targeting distracted shoppers and busy families across Washington.
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