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Sheriff Warns Of Warrant Scam
December 9, 2015
Sheriff David Morgan is warning citizens of a warrants scam in Escambia County.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has received several complaints in which a caller identifies his or herself as an ECSO employee. The caller then proceeds to tell the victim that they have a warrant for their arrest but the warrant will be dropped if the victim sends money.
“If you believe you are on the receiving end of a scam, try to get as much information from the caller as possible and report it to local law enforcement immediately,” Morgan said. “If you think you have a warrant you can call the ECSO at 435-9523 during regular business hours. At no time will any member of the ECSO call you and ask you to send money.”
The Sheriff’s Office said it is important that citizens remain vigilant and on-guard against potential scams, especially during the holidays. Scams come in many forms and fashions and can include but are not limited to telephone and door-to-door solicitations, internet scams, credit card fraud and a host of other opportunities for scam artists. To learn more about fraud prevention, contact David Craig with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Community Relations Unit at (850) 436-9281.
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