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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.
Alexandria, VA – The Alexandria Sheriff’s office is once again warning city residents of a telephone scam targeting Virginia residents. The victims are told that they are speaking with a representative of the Sheriff, that 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.
