Cleveland County residents, be alert: scammers are calling people pretending to be law enforcement. They falsely claim you have a warrant or missed jury duty, then demand quick payment through gift cards, cash apps, Bitcoin, or wire transfers. These are scams—real officers will never ask for money this way, according to the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office.
But let's set the record straight, as the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office's Facebook post clarifies: "CCSO will NEVER call or text you demanding money, gift cards, or electronic payments to resolve a warrant or avoid arrest." They won't ask for your banking details over the phone either. Official payments for court dues have to go through legitimate channels, namely the Cleveland County Court Clerk’s Office.
Scammers often use fear and urgency to trick people, making threats of arrest or asking them to keep the call secret. The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office says to hang up right away and report the call. If someone claims there's an arrest warrant, check directly with the Court Clerk or Sheriff's Office.
If you get a scam call, hang up and report it right away. Call the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office at (405) 701-8888, or contact the warrants division at (405) 701-8568. Protect yourself and your community—together, we can stop the scammers.
