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Phone Scams Involving the Northampton County Sheriff’s Department
December 10, 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 themselves as Sergeant Walker from the Northampton County Sheriff’s Department telling them they have failed to appear for jury duty. In order for them to not be arrested due to contempt, they would need to buy a MoneyPak card in a certain amount and give the county that MoneyPak card number so the government can cash it in.
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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