01/27/2020
Good Afternoon Defenders,
Please be on alert for this scam. This is going on at an alarming rate. In some cases the person calls over the phone and speaks convincing "police jargon" (language), stating you have a outstanding ticket or warrant for something. The big flag that lets you know something isn't right is that the fake officer suggests you can resolve the issue by paying with a card "over the phone" - Never Do That. If it doesn't feel right, you can always confirm an actual outstanding ticket with your local county clerk office. Don't give out your personal info such as date of birth, social, etc. If you receive such a call try to stay calm and remember to write down as much information as you can about the caller. Voice description, possible age, accent if any, name if given, background noise. Do not meet with the individual, call your local law enforcement department and provide them with any information you can. Be safe out there.
) - The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents that someone could be impersonating police in an effort to take advantage of you.