Sheriff: The Phone Scammers Are Back! Don’t Fall For It…
The victims are told they owe money for outstanding fines and must pay to avoid being arrested.
“We’ll never ask for money over the phone,” Deputy Morgan Garner, a department spokeswoman, said at a recent Del Ray Business Association meeting. “So, just ignore it.”
Other personal information may be asked of the caller as well, including credit card information and/or bank account details.
All concerned and victimized residents should contact the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office at 703-746-4114.