Beware of Scams

Scam

 

 

Don't fall victim to the newest scam! Recreated voices of someone you know, calling to say they are in jail and need bond money, followed by a horrific story as to how they came to be arrested. What seems to be legitimate is not! Fake Attorney names to contact, phony "1-800" numbers to call, and demands to pay excessive amounts of money over the phone to bail out your loved one. The elderly are targeted the most, however, it can happen to anyone!! If you receive such calls, please report them! Technology has come a long way and unfortunately is being used to clone our voices to make scamming harder to detect!

 

Portage County Sheriff's Office                                        330-296-5100