Washington County, MN – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new phone scam involving callers impersonating local law enforcement officers.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the scammers have been identifying themselves as “Sergeant Joel Legut” and attempting to collect money over the phone. Officials emphasized that these calls are fraudulent and that the real Sergeant Legut is not involved.
Deputies reminded residents that the Sheriff’s Office never requests payments for bail, warrants, or citations by phone. “Keep yourself safe and hang up,” the department advised in a social media post Thursday morning.
The agency also cautioned that legitimate officers will never ask for credit card numbers, wire transfers, or cash apps to settle legal issues. Anyone who receives such a call should hang up immediately and report the incident to the Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line.
Authorities continue to investigate the source of the scam and urge residents to warn friends and family, particularly seniors, who are often targeted in such schemes.
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