By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a phone scam that appears to originate from law enforcement, investigators announced on Monday. As part of this sca…
The San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a phone scam that appears to originate from law enforcement, investigators announced on Monday.
As part of this scam, a caller claims there is a warrant for the recipient’s arrest. The scammer may sound convincing and use real information about the victim, while using the name of a real SLO County deputy. In addition, the scammer appears to be using sophisticated technology that makes it look like the call is actually coming from the sheriff’s office or a police department.
The caller then tells their target they can clear the warrant by making a cash transfer or through a debit card or gift card. “We want to caution residents this is a scam,” investigators said in their announcement. “The sheriff’s office reminds you that it is not our practice to contact residents by phone regarding these matters. Anyone who receives a call like this should report it to their local law enforcement agency.”
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