Coos County Sheriff's Office Scam Alert

Citizens have reported a scam caller claiming to be calling from the Coos County Sheriff's Office. The scam caller states it is regarding missed grand jury and that there will be an arrest if the caler does not pay money. The scam caller has been reported to be sending scam arrest warrants via text message. The scam callers request that money is deposited at kiosks. If you receive a call such as this disconnect from the caller and report the scam to the Oregon Department of Justice 877-877-9392. Do NOT give out any personal infomation or send any money. Block the caller if possible as they will often continue to try and call.

If you have given out any personal information or sent any money report the incident to North Coos Dispatch 541-269-8911 ext 1.

Arrest warrants are not issued based on missed grand jury. Warrants can never be cleared up by paying a caller money over the phone. Warrants can only be cleared up at Court. Scammers are even able to spoof phone numbers and make it appear they are calling from legitamate agencies. Always disconnect and dial the number for local law enforcement directly so that you can be sure you are speaking with the police.

Be safe and always verify when someone is calling to try and get you to pay money, this is usually a scam.

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