Sheriff Derek Osborne has issued a warning about scammers posing as Sheriff’s Deputies and demanding electronic payments for supposed missed jury duty citations.
Community members report receiving calls from scammers using real deputies’ names and spoofed phone numbers, making the calls appear legitimate. The scammers speak authoritatively, claiming immediate payment can resolve the issue.
Sheriff Osborne advises anyone receiving such calls to verify their legitimacy by contacting the Sheriff’s Office at 607-257-1345. He emphasizes that real law enforcement officers will never request electronic payments over the phone.
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