The Wake County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) has issued a warning about scammers impersonating its officers. According to a social media post by the department, fraudsters are posing as WCSO detention officers and deputies in attempts to defraud residents.
In a Facebook post, the WCSO stated that the office will never request money to bail out a loved one, pay for warrants, or cover ankle monitor fees. The department emphasized that calls requesting money under these pretenses are fraudulent and that impersonators are not affiliated with the sheriff’s office.
Victims of these scams are urged to contact local law enforcement immediately. The WCSO, under the motto #OneOfficeOneCommunityOneMission, encourages residents to remain vigilant, verify unusual requests, and communicate directly with official law enforcement channels.
