Monroe County sheriff warns residents of phone scam Caller claims to be member of the sheriff’s office
Scammers claiming to be a member of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office (Photo by Adrienn from Pexels)
Monroe County police are warning its residents about a phone scam.
The scammers are making calls claiming to be a member of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and accuses the caller of missing their court date and a bench warrant was issued for their arrest with a $45,000 bond.
The sheriff’s office says they will never contact a citizen by phone, or through social media concerning a missed court date.
If you received a phone call and provided the caller with sensitive banking or personal information, file a report by calling the Monroe County Central Dispatch at 734-243-7070.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has released several warnings and tips about similar phone scams that can be read here . More information on avoiding and reporting scams can be found on the Federal Trade Commission website .
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