EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPCSO) has received several calls from El Paso citizens harassed by scammers impersonating Sheriff’s Office employees attempting to defraud victims monetarily, according to the press release sent by EPCSO.
EPCSO says that the phone scammer states the individual/victim has outstanding warrants and must pay $4,000 or he will be arrested. They instructed the victim to purchase pre-paid cards for $500 each so that they could clear their warrants.
EPCSO is reminding citizens that they will never be contacted by phone requesting payment for missed jury duty summons, unpaid tickets or outstanding criminal warrants.
Additionally, citizens are encouraged NOT to exchange any personal or financial information over the phone.
The public can call the Sheriff’s Office Warrants Unit to confirm if there is an outstanding warrant in their name by calling (915) 546- 2214. For any matters relating to jury duty, please contact (915) 546-8102.
If anyone has been a victim of these scams, contact the proper authorities. El Paso Police Department’s non-emergency number is (915) 832-4400, and El Paso County Sheriff’s Office’s non-emergency number is (915) 832-4408.
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