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Scammers are still active. We have received reports of clever individuals posing as WCSO lieutenants, deputies, or staff members. They will often know details about your personal life.

These scammers call unsuspecting victims and falsely claim that there is an outstanding warrant for their failure to appear for jury duty. They may demand immediate payment and threaten arrest. It is important to remember that THIS IS A SCAM! Hang up immediately!

Red Flags to Watch Out For:
*Request for payment via gift card
*Calls from unknown numbers
*Requests for bank account information
*Strangers asking you to send them a photo of your ID
*People claiming to be police or law enforcement
*Callers using real phone numbers or names of local law enforcement people to sound legitimate.
*Threats to wire money or be arrested (we don't do that... ever).

Remember, law enforcement, including the Washington County Sheriff's Office, will NEVER ask for payment over the phone. If you receive such a call or any other suspicious call asking for payment, hang up and call their non-emergency dispatch: 503-629-0111. Stay alert to help protect yourself and your community from scams.

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