The Anne Arundel County Police Department is alerting the community to a deceitful phone scam masquerading as the Anne Arundel County Sheriff's Office Civil Processing Unit. According to WMAR2 News, the scam involves an impostor attempting to coax personal information or money from unsuspecting citizens.
As this fraudulent scheme spreads, residents are instructed to be vigilant against such calls that pressure them to divulge sensitive details or to part with their hard-earned cash. "Do not give them any information and don't call back the number displayed on your caller ID," the police department advises. In a move to affirm credibility, the scammer might manipulate the caller ID, compelling the victim to believe they are in dialogue with an official entity. Instead, individuals are encouraged to disconnect and reach out to the Anne Arundel County Sheriff's Office directly via their official non-emergency line at 410-222-1490, as reported by Fox Baltimore.
Further emphasizing the deceptive nature of such calls, the Anne Arundel County Police statement specifies that no legitimate law enforcement agency would ever insist on immediate payment over the phone for warrants, tickets, or civil processing.
