SCAM ALERT: Nassau County Sheriff’s Office warning residents of callers impersonating authorities

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. — The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to scammer calls.

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Fraudulent calls from people impersonating a Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant have been reported.

The sheriff’s office said these callers will use various names and/or titles. They claim the person they are calling has a warrant out for their arrest due to missing jury duty, then demanding payment. This can be made using Bitcoin.

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“The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office will NEVER call you to demand money,” the sheriff’s office said in the alert issues on social media. They advise residents to do the following:

• If you receive such a call, hang up immediately.
• Do not share personal or financial informaiton.
• Be skeptical, especially those that create a sense of urgency.
• Verify any claims by contacting official numbers found on government websites.
• If you received one of these calls, report it to the Seniors vs. Crime Project at 800-203-3099.

For more informaiton about the Seniors Vs. Crime Project, visit the website at https://www.seniorsvscrime.com.

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