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Jacksonville FL — The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is out with a new warning on scammers trying to take your money.
Wednesday, deputies alerted us to scammers calling people within the county saying they are with the sheriff’s office and there is a warrant out for their arrest. The scammers then go on and threaten to throw the caller in jail if they don’t pay up via a cryptocurrency.
“If they have a warrant for their arrest we might call them and let them know about it, but we would never request anything.” Says Deputy Ronnie Freshour with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
At this point, deputies say only one person has been scammed and it’s unclear where the call originates from.
If you think you’ve been a victim you’re urged to call the sheriff’s office at 904-264-6512.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office has become aware of a scam that is currently targeting Clay County residents with threats of incarceration. The fraudster(s) are portraying themselves as representatives of the CCSO and advising that there is a warrant for the arrest... pic.twitter.com/ZXBLBSX7tQ
— Clay County Sheriff's Office, FL (@ccsofl) December 18, 2019
The fraudster(s) go on to explain how the resident can defer incarceration by paying a fine via bitcoin (cryptocurrency) purchase. The fraudster(s) are convincing and explain the process step by step to the residents. This is a scam!
— Clay County Sheriff's Office, FL (@ccsofl) December 18, 2019
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office will NOT demand payment in any form in lieu of an arrest warrant. If you think you have been a victim or have any questions about this or any other scam you may call the Clay County Sheriff’s Office at (904)264-6512.
— Clay County Sheriff's Office, FL (@ccsofl) December 18, 2019
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