Chelan, WA – Residents across Chelan County are being warned about a new phone scam where callers impersonate sheriff’s officials and claim targets face arrest for missing jury duty.
According to the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office, several citizens have reported receiving fraudulent calls from individuals posing as law enforcement employees, including Chief Ryan Moody. The scammers use real names and titles to sound convincing before alleging the recipient has an outstanding warrant.
The caller then pressures the victim to make an immediate payment, often directing them to a Bitcoin machine. Sheriff Mike Morrison stressed that law enforcement will never request payment or sensitive personal details over the phone.
Authorities urge residents who receive such calls to hang up immediately and verify any claims directly with the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office at 509-667-6851.
The sheriff’s office is asking community members to stay alert and share the warning with friends, family, and neighbors to prevent others from falling victim.
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