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

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The Cache County Sheriff's Office has issued a scam alert regarding individuals posing as officials to demand money. Residents are advised that the office does not request payment over the phone to resolve warrants.

Key takeaways

  • Scammers are impersonating the Cache County Sheriff's Office to demand money for warrants.
  • The Sheriff's Office does not request payment over the phone or via gift cards.
  • Residents should contact the office directly to verify the existence of a warrant.
  • An entry-level deputy test was scheduled for March 28, 2026.

The Cache County Sheriff's Office has issued a scam alert following numerous reports from residents regarding fraudulent phone calls. In these calls, individuals pretend to represent the Sheriff's Office and demand payment to avoid arrest via an issued warrant.

According to the sheriff's office, scammers claim that victims must pay to prevent a warrant from being issued. The office stated that these calls are not legitimate and instructed the public never to provide personal information, credit card numbers, pre-paid card information, or money to such callers.

The Cache County Sheriff's Office clarified that it will never request payment over the phone for a warrant and will never ask for gift cards as payment to resolve obligations. Individuals who receive suspicious calls or wish to verify if a warrant exists are advised to contact the Cache County Sheriff's Office at (435) 755-1000.

The office also noted that an entry-level deputy test was scheduled for March 28, 2026, with applications opening on February 1, 2026.

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