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Cache County Sheriff's Office Issues Scam Alert Over Fraudulent Calls

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The Cache County Sheriff's Office has issued a scam alert regarding fraudulent phone calls targeting residents. Scammers are reportedly posing as office representatives to demand payments under threat of arrest.

Key takeaways

  • Scammers are posing as Cache County Sheriff's Office staff to demand money.
  • Fraudulent callers are threatening residents with arrest and warrants if payments are not made.
  • The Sheriff's Office will never request payment via phone or ask for gift cards.
  • Residents should not provide personal or financial information during suspicious calls.

The Cache County Sheriff's Office has issued a scam alert following numerous reports from residents regarding fraudulent phone calls. Individuals are reportedly contacting residents while pretending to represent the Sheriff's Office.

These scammers demand payment from victims by claiming that failure to pay will result in an arrest and the issuance of a warrant.

The Sheriff's Office clarified that these calls are not from their agency. Officials advised residents never to provide personal information, credit card numbers, money, or pre-paid card information to callers.

The office stated they will never request payment over the phone for a warrant and will never ask for gift cards as a means to resolve any obligations.

Residents who receive suspicious phone calls or wish to verify if they have an active warrant can contact the Cache County Sheriff's Office at (435) 755-1000.

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