Residents of Montgomery County have found themselves on the receiving end of an increasing number of scam calls, as reported by the local Sheriff's Office. In a move to inform and protect the community, Sheriff Maxwell Uy issued a stark reminder via an official social media post, stating that his office "will NEVER ask for money or financial information over the phone." Moreover, the notice emphasized that clearing up a warrant cannot be done simply by paying a "fine."
The deceitful narrative spun by these scammers, as explained in the social media post, involves impersonating staff from non-existent sections of the Sheriff's Office and employing intimidation tactics, they assert that the recipient has missed a mandatory civic duty like a court date or jury duty, then they claim an arrest warrant is imminent unless a fine is settled immediately. Victims are then directed to load money onto a prepaid card and provide the details over the phone to avoid the supposed consequences. The Sheriff's Office, in its post, clearly identified this method as a scam.
The Sheriff's Office urges the public to remain vigilant and is available to address any questions about these scams. Anyone who has encountered such a scam is encouraged to contact the office for guidance or report financial losses directly to the Montgomery County Police at 301-279-8000. To verify any communication claiming to be from the Sheriff's Office, the safest course of action is to reach out to them directly.
