The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office wants to alert the community about a growing arrest warrant scam. Scammers are using the real names of deputies and supervisors—including personnel from our office—to make their calls sound legitimate.
Scammers may:
🔹 Claim there is an active arrest warrant for you due to missed court, jury duty, or other fabricated violations.
🔹 Pose as deputies or court officials and reference real law enforcement names to gain your trust.
🔹 Demand payment through gift cards, prepaid debit cards, wire transfers, Bitcoin, or fake websites to “resolve” the warrant.
🔹 Use threats of immediate arrest or legal action to pressure you into paying.
👉 Remember: The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office will never call you to demand payment or sensitive information to clear an arrest warrant or avoid jail. Legitimate law enforcement will never request payment over the phone.
✅ Verify Before You Act: Hang up on suspicious calls—even if they use a real deputy’s name.
📞 For questions or to report a scam attempt, contact the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Non-Emergency Line at 410-632-1111.
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