Henrico, VA – Residents across Henrico County are being warned today about a new wave of phone scams involving callers impersonating members of the Henrico County Sheriff’s Office. Officials say the fraudulent calls are targeting local households and falsely claiming that victims must pay fees to resolve inmate or bond-related issues.
According to the Henrico County Sheriff’s Office, callers are telling residents they must make immediate payments to activate GPS monitoring, secure an inmate’s release, or handle alleged bond matters. The scammers are reportedly pressuring victims to pay using prepaid cards, gift cards, mobile money-transfer apps, or other unconventional methods. Authorities stress that these calls are entirely fraudulent.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that it will never request payment over the phone for any reason, including inmate release or GPS monitoring. Deputies also noted they will not ask for personal or financial information in unsolicited calls.
Officials say anyone receiving such a call should hang up immediately and avoid providing any details or payment. Residents who believe they may have been targeted are encouraged to contact the Henrico County Sheriff’s Office at 804-501-5860 or Henrico Police Non-Emergency at 804-501-5000.
Authorities are urging the community to stay alert and share the warning with friends, neighbors, and vulnerable individuals who may be more susceptible to phone-based fraud. The Sheriff’s Office says increased awareness remains the best defense as scammers continue to target Central Virginia.
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