JULY 1, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE #15-0701
CONTACT: SHERIFF TIM MORSE 785-364-2251
TELEPHONE SCAMMER
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has received several complaints from citizens who have received phone calls from a male claiming to be Deputy Sergeant Bradley. The caller tells the citizen that Jackson County has warrants for their arrest or that the citizen missed jury duty and will be arrested.
The caller also leaves a number for the citizen to call. When the number is called a female scammer identifies themselves as being with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Warrant Division. When asked where they are located they provide the address to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.
The caller may be “Spoofing” the call, which makes the call appear to be coming from Jackson County on caller I.D.
Scammers are posing as deputies and telling citizens they have a warrant for the citizen or someone in their family for not showing up to jury duty. The caller then tells the citizen to send money upwards of $1,000.00. by Moneygram to a Texas location.
However, this tactic of advising individuals of warrants is contrary to the procedures of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Generally, deputies make personal contact with persons who are wanted by the sheriff’s office. In addition, the sheriff’s office posts outstanding arrest warrants on the agency’s website at www.jasoks.org.
If you receive a call of this nature in Jackson County, please report the incident to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office at 785-364-2251. Do not attempt to contact this number or provide any personal information. The Sheriff’s Office recommends to never send money or provide personal information by phone to someone you do not know or anyone soliciting you by phone or computer. If you ever have any questions whether or not someone is making a legitimate request, contact law enforcement immediately.