AMHERST COUNTY, Va. – Amherst County Sheriff’s Office is warning locals of a scam that has been impacting various residents.
Reports to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office have stated scammers have been contacting individuals by phone and claiming to be a law enforcement agency. They then tell the recipient they have missed a court date, have an outstanding warrant, or owe fines. Finally, the scammer will ask for payment via prepaid cards, wire transfers, or digital payment apps.
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ACSO said they will never contact residents demanding immediate payment for legal matters over the phone. If you get a call from this scammer, it is recommended you hang up immediately.
The Sheriff’s Office has provided the following red flags to know if you’re being scammed:
- The caller claims to be a law enforcement officer or some type of official.
- The caller will use urgency and fear tactics to get you to act.
- They demand payment via untraceable methods such as gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers.
- For this instance, the caller will threaten arrest, suspension of licenses, or other legal consequences if payment is not made immediately.
