Familiar Scam Detected In The Region

Callers have been claiming to be from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.Hagerstown, Md (KM) The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says the scammers are at it again. The agency says it has received calls from the public that someone named Sergeant Ward or someone claiming to be from the Sheriff’s Office has been calling. They’re telling victims they must pay money or be arrested.The real Washington County Sheriff’s Office says its personnel are not making these phone calls. Authorities say they do not call citizens demanding money to avoid an arrest warrant.These scammers are even spoofing the Washington County Sheriff’s; Office phone number.The Sheriff’s Office say no law enforcement agency will ever ask for money over the phone to address court orders, jury duty, warrants or other services. These issues must be addressed in court.If you receive such a phone call, the Sheriff’s Office says hang up.By Kevin McManus