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Phone Scams Involving the Northampton County Sheriff’s Department

December 06, 2024


WHO: The Northampton County Sheriff’s Department

 

WHAT: Phone Scams Involving the Northampton County Sheriff’s Department

 

WHERE: Northampton County

 

The Northampton County Sheriff's Department has received reports about a caller identifying as a Northampton County sheriff's deputy contacting residents regarding missed jury duty and have a bench warrant and/or owe money. 

 

The public should be aware that this is a scam. The Northampton County Sheriff's Department does not call residents and solicit money in lieu of arrest. 

 

Please report any suspicious solicitations to the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office at 1-800-441-2555 or email them to scams@attorneygeneral.gov.


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