The Marion County Sheriff’s Department number and an officer’s name is being used in a scam. The sheriff’s department reports their phone number shows up on the phone ID and the name of an actual officer is being used to tell the person called they have an outstanding federal warrant. The person called is then asked to buy gift cards to avoid being arrested on the warrant.
Sheriff Kevin Cripps says please be aware and tell family and friends the Sheriff’s Office is NOT calling anyone to discuss a warrant. He says they will not ask for any credit card information, checking information or ask you to get a card from a local store to take care of the warrant. You should not give any personal information/checking/credit card information to anyone over the phone in these types of calls.
If you have any questions, you may call or stop by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and speak with a deputy.
A similar scam utilizing the Centralia Police Department occurred a few weeks ago.
