Parkersburg, WV – The Wood County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam involving individuals falsely claiming to be law enforcement officers.
According to the Wood County Sheriff’s Office, the scammers are posing as “Captain Jason Allen,” telling victims they have a contempt of court warrant for failure to appear or a mental hygiene warrant. The callers reportedly provide fake docket and badge numbers to appear legitimate.
Officials confirm this is a scam. The sheriff’s office emphasized that it does not conduct official business or demand payments over the phone. Deputies never request personal or financial information in this manner.
Authorities advise anyone receiving such a call to hang up immediately and avoid giving out any information. Residents are encouraged to share the warning to help prevent others from falling victim to the fraud.
The sheriff’s office continues to investigate the source of the calls and asks anyone targeted by the scam to report the incident.
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