Special to the Trussville Tribune
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is again receiving reports of a scammer who attempts to have victims wire money to pay a fine for missing court or jury duty.
From the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
The scammers call the victim and identify themselves as a deputy or investigator with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. They tell the victim that they have missed a court appearance or jury duty and that a warrant has been issued for their arrest. They then tell the victim that they can clear everything up by wiring money or by purchasing prepaid debit cards and sending the numbers.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office reminds you that we do not operate in this manner. We will never call you to collect money for fines or warrants. The Sheriff’s Office does not collect money for fines or fees. These must be paid to the courts through the appropriate clerk’s office.
If you receive a call like this, do not send money or divulge personal information to the caller. Simply hang up. You can always call the Sheriff’s Office at 205-325-1450 to report these calls.
10 Comments
René Self Davis
Genell Forsyth Dodd
Janet Nelson Eubanks
Ha! I got a message from an out of state caller – a robotic voice telling me there was a warrant. Yeah, right.
Judy Bryant
I got one of these calls about a year ago- it’s not new!! The person knew my entire name- it was frightening!
Judy AndBob Ping
Yes! And here is the number doing this crap!
Judy AndBob Ping
I blocked it on my phone., and guess what? It still rings!
Melanie Caudle
Is there anything that can be done about this? My husband has been receiving this same message for over a month at all hrs of the day & night.
Peggy Dorriety Jones
That’s just one of many numbers. This week I’ve been receiving Robo calls from area code 205 & using the 655 Trussville exchange with actual local names they have spoofed. It is past ridiculous.
Gail Smith Wright
Hard to believe people for for this type scam.
Pamela Whittington Shepard
Never, ever give out info on the phone!!!
Andy Mayer
Kimber Grigsby