Clarke County Alabama Fraud and Scam Alerts

Clarke County Alabama Fraud and Scam Alerts Judge Davis and Sheriff Smith have launched a new page to help protect our communities from scams

06/29/2026

Scam Alert! Please be aware!
Clarke County Sheriffs Office, Alabama Judge Valerie Davis

SCAM! Citizens have been getting this by text today. Do not respond. It is a scam.
05/04/2026

SCAM! Citizens have been getting this by text today. Do not respond. It is a scam.

05/01/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT – THINK BEFORE YOU SEND THAT PHOTO 🚨

Please talk to your children, friends, and loved ones about this scam—and share this post to spread awareness.

There is a growing scam where individuals are targeted after sending a picture—and it can quickly turn into extortion.

Here’s how it typically happens:
Someone you don’t know (or barely know) connects with you on social media or by text. The conversation may feel friendly or even flirtatious. They ask you to send a photo—sometimes innocent at first, sometimes more personal.

Then everything changes.

⚠️ The scammer threatens to share your photo with your friends, family, or post it online unless you send them money.

This is called sextortion, and it is happening to people of all ages—including right here in Clarke County.

Important things to remember:
• Once you send a photo, you lose control of it
• Scammers are professionals at building trust quickly
• They rely on fear, embarrassment, and urgency

âť— What to do if this happens to you:
• Do NOT send money
• Stop responding immediately
• Save messages and screenshots as evidence
• Report the account on the platform
• Contact your local law enforcement

05/01/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT – CLARKE COUNTY 🚨
May 1, 2026

The #1 scam affecting our area today is phone calls threatening arrest.

Citizens are reporting calls from individuals claiming to be with the Sheriff’s Office, court system, or other law enforcement, telling them they must pay immediately to avoid arrest for:
▪️ Missing jury duty
▪️ Unpaid tickets
▪️ Failure to appear in court

⚠️ THIS IS A SCAM.

Here’s what you need to know:

đź”´ Law enforcement will NEVER call and demand payment over the phone.
đź”´ You will never be asked to pay with gift cards, Cash App, Venmo, or wire transfer.
đź”´ These callers often use fear and urgency to pressure you into acting quickly.

âś… What to do if you get this call:
• Hang up immediately
• Do NOT give out personal or financial information
• Do NOT send money
• Call your local law enforcement office directly to verify

04/30/2026

🚨 NEW PAGE LAUNCH: Clarke County Alabama Fraud & Scam Alerts 🚨

Judge Valerie B Davis and Sheriff DeWayne Smith have teamed up to launch a new page dedicated to protecting our community from frauds and scams.

“As Probate Judge, I am seeing a growing number of cases where families are forced to step in through guardianships and conservatorships to protect their loved ones from losing their life savings to scams. These situations are difficult, emotional, and often preventable.” ~Judge Davis

“Our job is to protect the people of this county, and that includes protecting them from scams that can take everything they’ve worked for. This page gives us a way to reach folks quickly with the information they need to stay safe.”~Sheriff Smith

By joining forces, we’re creating a central place where citizens can:
✔️ Stay informed on current scams
✔️ Learn how to protect themselves and their families
✔️ Get accurate, verified information from local officials

We encourage you to follow the page, share it with friends and family, and help us spread the word. The more people we reach, the more we can prevent.

Call with questions or concerns.
251-275-4254 Sheriff’s Office
251-275-3251 Probate Judge

đź’ˇ Stay informed. Stay alert. Stay protected.

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114 Court Street
Grove Hill, AL
36451

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