Sheriff Havard alerts Jasper County citizens to ongoing phone scams in our area
- Sandi Saulsbury
- Jan 2
- 1 min read
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office wants to alert area residents to ongoing phone scams in which suspects pose as members of law-enforcement to coerce victims into giving them money. This type of scam has occurred throughout the Jasper County area.
Legitimate law-enforcement will never ask you to pay a fine or provide this information through a phone call. If you receive such a contact, hang up and immediately report this to your local police department or the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office.
~ Key points to remember~
* Never pay a fine to law-enforcement over the phone.
* Do not provide personal information to unknown callers claiming to be law-enforcement.
* If you suspect a scam, hang up and contact your local police department or the Jasper County Sheriffs Office.
The Jasper County Sheriffs Office will never solicit money over the phone.
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