Mount Vernon, WA – The Skagit County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a resurfacing phone scam in which callers pose as local law enforcement officers to demand payments.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, citizens have reported receiving calls from someone claiming to be “Sergeant Randall-Secretst,” allegedly an employee of the department. The impersonator has left realistic-sounding voicemails and a callback number designed to trick victims into believing the message is legitimate.
Officials emphasize that the Sheriff’s Office will never call, text, or message residents requesting money, bail payments, or fees over the phone. All such requests are scams.
Authorities advise anyone who receives these calls to hang up immediately, avoid returning the call, and never share personal or financial information. Residents are encouraged to report the incident by contacting 911.
The department added that staying informed and cautious is the best defense against scams targeting local communities.
“We do not collect fines, bail, or fees via calls or texts,” the Sheriff’s Office reiterated in its statement.
Anyone who believes they’ve been targeted is urged to report suspicious calls to law enforcement to help prevent further victims.
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