The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of a scam circulating the area once more.
The sheriff’s office said it has received reports of a warrant scam taking place in the county.
On its Facebook page, the sheriff’s office explained the following:
This is how it works. The scammer calls a potential victim, claims to be from our agency’s warrant department (often giving a real officer’s name), and demands payment of money to resolve the issue (in one call they wanted payment by Venmo).
Be aware, these calls are ALWAYS A SCAM. Law enforcement and those in the criminal justice system never call people to request payment to resolve a warrant issue or pay a fine.
If you receive one of these calls, you can be assured it is a scam. If you are still worried, then report in person to the actual courts to inquire, or to the nearest law enforcement agency. Never give out payment over the phone to someone who has called you about resolving a warrant issue.
