According to Montgomery County Sheriff Darren M. Popkin, a phone scam currently going around the country has reached Montgomery County residents.
A caller, falsely claiming to be from the sheriff's office, says a warrant that has been issued for your arrest will be served unless, of course, you pay up.
The scammer may get specific by giving his name and “official” rank. The caller might also request personal information so he can “clear your name” and cancel the mythical arrest warrant. Victims may be asked to go to a store, get a pre-paid credit card, load it up with money and call a phone number with the card information
Anyone who has received a scam phone call from someone claiming to be a Montgomery County (MD) Deputy Sheriff who is going to arrest you unless you immediately send money should call the Sheriff’s Office at 240-777-7000. Save any recorded messages, record the date and time of the phone call, the purported name of the caller, the call back number and their phone number as displayed on caller ID.
